All About Earthquakes

Of course we hear about major earthquakes in places like Alaska and Hawaii, but do we know what actually causes an earthquake? An earthquake occurs when two slates of earth pass one another. It can also be referred to as the fault or fault plane.

 

 A smaller earthquake also known as a foreshock can also occur. Seismographs measure earthquakes. It is a fact that scientists cannot predict earthquakes and scientists are unsure if weather affects the fact an earthquake has occurred.

Earthquakes are more common than you may think. Everyday earthquakes occur. There are many ways you can prepare for an earthquake here is a list of some ways to be safe if an earthquake occurs:

•   Repair any damage in your walls

•   Brace hanging light fixtures

•   Move into the open (do not stand by buildings)

•   Locate safe places outdoors

Have disaster supplies on hand

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/eqscience.php

Flordia Takes Home the Thunder

When we think about thunder we imagine running to our cars fast as possible to dodge any risk of being struck and our dogs hiding under the table shaking in fear, but it can be a surprise to hear Florida tops the charts for having the most thunderstorms and the most lightning strikes when compared to other state in the U.S.

There are three types of thunderstorms

• Orographic thunderstorm
• Air mass thunderstorm
• Frontal thunderstorm

Florida is surrounded by water so when the wind blows, the ocean water gets distributed on land. The ocean also gives off moisture making the land very moist compared to other states that are surrounded by land. Airflows come together over the peninsula and moist air rises over Florida’s warm land surface. Florida experiences a high in thunderstorms between June-September.

https://scied.ucar.edu/webweather/thunderstorms/where-thunderstorms-happen