Earthquakes range in intensity from slight vibrations unfelt by humankind to gigantic waves capable of causing mass destruction. Earthquakes can damage the earth's surface, destroy man-made structures, and end human life. Understanding earthquake conditions enables humans to predict earthquakes with the hopes of lessening death and destruction in the next occurrence.
Earthquakes range in intensity from slight vibrations unfelt by humankind to gigantic waves capable of causing mass destruction. Earthquakes can damage the earth's surface, destroy man-made structures, and end human life. Understanding earthquake conditions enables humans to predict earthquakes with the hopes of lessening death and destruction in the next occurrence.