Why Earthquakes Happen
Science · Volcanoes & Earthquakes · conceptual
Understand that earthquakes happen when rocks underground suddenly move or break, releasing energy that shakes the ground
What mastery looks like
- Explain that earthquakes are caused by rocks underground suddenly moving
- Describe how this movement sends shaking through the surrounding ground
- Distinguish between the underground cause and the surface effects of an earthquake
Check your understanding
If Why Earthquakes Happen felt a small tremor or saw footage of an earthquake, could they explain that it happens because rocks deep underground suddenly shift or crack?
Prerequisites
Required first