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Description : Earthquake hits Wales: Should shook sheep share shenanigans?

Last Answer : answer:Some shepherds love their sheep. I think it was an amorous sheep who had such a good time, the earth moved. Carole King sang about it.

Description : Is anyone concerned about the radioactivity from the crippled (and possibly melted down) nuclear reactors in Japan?

Last Answer : I haven’t actually thought about that. Interesting. I honestly have no idea, but all I can say is… I sure hope the radiation exposure doesn’t spread.

Description : Did you feel the earthquake Friday?

Last Answer : I'm in MO (north of STL) and we felt it here. Actually, I didn't. I slept through the whole thing. But my husband said it woke him the bed was shaking like crazy. STL news interviewed people who were ... wind. lol ;) He went back to bed. It's funny what your mind tells you when you're half asleep.

Description : Earthquake that occur beneath the ocean floor can lead to a) Tsunami b)Flood c)Thunder d)Lightning

Last Answer : a) Tsunami

Description : An earthquake of what intensity can cause destruction. a) 2.5 b)7.0 c)1.5 d)0.5

Last Answer : b)7.0

Description : Who discovered the instrument to measure the magnitude of earthquake ? a) Dr Richter b)Dr Jenner c)Dr Watson d)Dr Franklin

Last Answer : a) Dr Richter

Description : During an earthquake , if we are outside we should a) run indoors b) stand near huge buildings c) come out of the vehicles d) drop to the ground

Last Answer : d) drop to the ground

Description : Instrument used to find the source of seismic waves is known as a) seismometer b) voltmeter c) galvanometer d) ammeter

Last Answer : a) seismometer

Description : Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of a) lighting b)Charges c)Earthquake d)Rainfall

Last Answer : c)Earthquake

Description : A sudden shaking of the earth lasting for a short time is known as a) lighting b)thunder c)earthquake d)Tsunami

Last Answer : c)earthquake

Description : Earthquake are caused by what kind of disturbance under the earth? a) movement of water b) sliding of plates c) toppling of earth d) mining of earth

Last Answer : b) sliding of plates

Description : How To Prepare For An Earthquake

Last Answer : Do you live in a earthquake prone area? Have you ever wondered what to do in the event of an earthquake? Are you willing to spend a little time and energy preparing for a disaster that could strike at ... you to do so. (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn natural gas service back on.)

Description : How to Be Prepared for an Earthquake

Last Answer : How to Be Prepared for an Earthquake An earthquake is one of the most common and most destructive natural calamities that happen, claiming numerous lives and damaging structures and properties every year. It ... for it, your chance of survival is very high. Just keep these reminders in mind.

Description : EARTHQUAKE FACTS

Last Answer : Earthquakes cause about 8 thousands deaths a year. There are more earthquakes in the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth than the Southern Hemisphere. There are four types of faults in the Earth: normal, ... took place in southwest Syria in 1201. The deaths were counted as high as 1.1 million.