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Earthquakes!

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In January, a strong earthquake hit Haiti. It killed about 220,000 people and injured about 300,000. More than a million people lost their homes. In February, an earthquake that was about 500 times more powerful hit Chile. However, the Chile earthquake did not do as much damage. The quake and following tsunamis* killed about 500 people. Hundreds of thousands of people had major damage to their homes and businesses. *Tsunamis (soo-NAHM-ees) are fast-moving, giant ocean waves.

Other big earthquakes have struck in Mexico and California and in Indonesia this year. To learn more about earthquakes, The Mini Page talked with a scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey.

What is an earthquake? An earthquake is a sudden release of energy caused by the movement of the Earth’s crust or upper mantle. During an earthquake: • the Earth shakes and cracks; • quakes can cause landslides; • sandy areas with a lot of water might turn to liquid for a few seconds to a few minutes. The liquid can be forced upward as high as 20 feet. The holes this liquid makes are called “sand boils” or “sand blows.” Earthquakes can also cause tsunamis with waves as high as 100 feet. These waves can travel about 600 miles per hour. Earthquakes in Chile have caused tsunamis that killed people in Japan.

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The 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile on Feb. 27 destroyed many older buildings, such as this one in Concepcion. But most modern buildings, like the tall one in the background, were mostly undamaged in the quake. In the last 40 years, Chile has set strict standards for new buildings so that most are earthquake-resistant.

People walk in front of a collapsed building brought down by the January earthquake in Haiti. Experts say most buildings collapsed within 10 seconds after the quake started. Many people did not have enough time to escape.

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Parts of our planet The Earth is formed with: A. an inner core of solid iron and nickel B. an outer core of melted iron and nickel C. a mantle of molten rock. This is melting rock, in a kind of halfway stage between being solid and liquid. D. a hard crust, from 5 miles to 40 miles deep.

The force of most earthquakes is centered in the crust (D) and in the upper part of the mantle (C).

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Words that remind us of earthquakes are hidden in the block below. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally. See if you can find: ALASKA, BUILDINGS, CALIFORNIA, CHILE, CORE, CRUST, DAY, EARTH, ENERGY, EPICENTER, FAULT, FIRE, HAITI, HIT, MAGNITUDE, MOVE, PLATES, RING, SEISMIC, SHAKE, TSUNAMI, WAVES.

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The Mini Page provides ideas for Web sites, books or other resources that will help you learn more about this week’s topics.On the Web:• http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids• www.fema.gov/kids/knw_eq.htmAt the library: • “Earthquakes” by Seymour Simon • “TIME for Kids: Earthquakes!” by the Editors of TIME for Kids with Barbara Collier • “Earthquake in the Early Morning” (Magic Tree House No. 24) by Mary Pope Osborne • “The Earth Dragon Awakes: The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906” by Laurence Yep


A changing world The crust, or surface of the Earth, is broken into 15 huge parts called plates. These plates are like giant puzzle pieces. Faults are located at the edges of these plates. A fault is a break in the Earth where plates may slip past each other. Most earthquakes occur along these faults.

During a quake, one plate might move to the side. The other plate might move the other way. The

recent earthquake in Haiti was this type of earthquake. Or one plate might move up and the other might move down. The recent earthquake in Chile was this type of quake. This type of quake and volcanoes often occur in the same area.

The January earthquake in Haiti had a magnitude of 7.0. Chile’s February earthquake had an 8.8 magnitude. This was about 500 times more powerful than the Haiti quake.

In 1960, the biggest earthquake ever recorded hit Chile. It measured at 9.5. This was more than 5,000 times stronger than the Haiti earthquake.

Size and strength Scientists have several different scales to measure the size of earthquakes. They all can be translated into a measure called magnitude. Using one measure makes it easier to compare quakes. The higher the magnitude, the more powerful an earthquake is. A magnitude of 7 and above is considered to be a major quake.

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A tsunami destroyed this house and car near Concepcion, Chile, after the February earthquake. This tsunami had waves about 32 feet tall.“Tsunami” comes from a Japanese word meaning “harbor wave.” Tsunamis can be caused by earthquakes, underwater landslides, volcanic eruptions and meteorites landing in the ocean.

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Meet Lara Jill Miller Lara Jill Miller is the voice of Izzie in the PBS series “SciGirls” and its partner, pbskids.org/scigirls. Izzie is an animated character appearing with real girls involved with science. Lara began acting when she was 8 years old, appearing in the Broadway musical “The Music

Man.” She later appeared in the TV series “Gimme a Break!” She became an attorney, but continues to work in show business as well. She has been the voice of characters in many shows, including several characters in the Disney Channel’s “Higglytown Heroes,” the puppy Clifford in PBS TV’s “Clifford’s Puppy Days,” Juniper in the Cartoon Network’s “The Life and Times of Juniper Lee” and Widget in Nickelodeon’s “Wow Wow Wubbzy.” Lara, 43, was born in Allentown, Pa. She enjoys juggling, tennis and swimming, and plays the guitar and piano.

You’ll need:• 4 sandwich rolls• mayonnaise or Dijon mustard• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts,

drainedWhat to do:1. Cut rolls in half and spread desired amount of mayonnaise or

mustard on top halves.2. Slice artichoke hearts into fourths.3. Place bottom halves of rolls on baking sheet. Layer cheese slices,

artichokes and tomato slices.4. Drizzle salad dressing over the top of tomatoes.5. Broil sandwich bottoms for 2 minutes until cheese is melted.6. Cover with tops and serve.You will need an adult’s help with this recipe.


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Geoff: What does a cow provide during an earthquake? Ted: Milk shakes!

Amy: What is a favorite breakfast during an earthquake?

Nhan: Quaker oats!

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All the following jokes have something in common. Can you guess the common theme or category?

James: What did the duck say following the Earth’s tremors?

Sherman: “Quake, quake!”


Mini Spy . . .Mini Spy and the gang are looking at an earthquake map of North America. See if you can find: • umbrella• whale • sailboat • number 3 • fish• bell • alligator • elephant • number 2• word MINI • chicken • question mark • peanut• number 7 • eyeglasses • teapot • key• flying goose • heart • exclamation mark


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Where in the world Earthquakes usually occur where they have happened in the past. Most hit in areas around the Pacific Ocean. This area is called the “Ring of Fire.”

More quake terms to know The focus is where the earthquake starts. The epicenter is the point on the Earth’s surface just above the focus.

In the years before a quake, the Earth’s crust bends. When it finally snaps into a new position, an earthquake occurs. While the crust is snapping, vibrations called seismic (SIZE-mik) waves travel from the source of the quake to other parts of the Earth.

Quake numbers Experts believe there are several million earthquakes in the world each year. We don’t even notice most of them. They may be so small we don’t detect them. Or they may hit areas with few people. Most occur under the sea or in mostly unpopulated areas. The number of big earthquakes is not changing. Experts say there are about 15 earthquakes of magnitude 7 and one of about 8.8 each year. It only seems as if there have been more quakes lately because some have hit heavily populated areas. Earthquakes hit some areas more frequently. For example, in the last 30 years, Chile has had about 15 major earthquakes. Haiti’s last major destructive quake before January was in the 1700s.

The shaded area shows the most active earthquake areas.

Where in the U.S. The chances of an earthquake are greatest in the western United States. Florida and North Dakota have the smallest number of earthquakes in the country. Alaska has the most earthquakes in America. It has a major earthquake about once a year. The largest recorded earthquake in the United States was off the coast of Alaska in 1964. It had a magnitude of 9.2. Even though this was the second-biggest earthquake ever recorded, it caused only 131 deaths, partly because its main force hit in areas with few people.

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The 1964 Alaska earthquake hit in the waters of Prince William Sound. It damaged buildings in nearby cities, such as Anchorage.

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This girl is walking in front of a giant crack in a highway near Petit-Goave, Haiti, after the January earthquake.

The Mini Page thanks Dr. Harley Benz, scientist in charge of the National Earthquake Information Center, United States Geological Survey, for help with this issue.

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Supersport: Gordon HaywardHeight: 6-8 Weight: 200 Hometown: Brownsburg, Ind. By the looks of him now, it’s hard to believe Gordon Hayward was a 5-foot, 10-inch guard in high school. “I prayed to be 6-2,” he said. And, boy, did he get more inches! Hayward used his 6-8 height — and his skills — to lead Butler’s basketball team to the school’s first Final Four appearance on April 3-5, which was held in an arena near the school’s campus in

Indianapolis. The Bulldogs play their home games in the same Hinkle Gym where part of the movie “Hoosiers” was filmed. Without Hayward, Butler probably wouldn’t have become the big story. The talented sophomore averaged 15.2 points and 8.3 rebounds in the first 36 games. He won Horizon League Player of the Year honors, then was named Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA West Regional finals after sparking an upset win over Kansas State. Gordon is also a scholarly student with a 3.3 grade point average. This once “little” guard now plays a giant’s role on the court.

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Standards Spotlight: Earthquakes!

Mini Page activities meet many state and national educational standards. Each week we identify standards that relate to The Mini Page’s content and offer activities that will help your students reach them.This week’s standard:• Students understand changes in the Earth and sky. (Science: Earth and Space

Science)Activities:1. For fun, find five things in the newspaper that shake. Explain your choices.2. Circle newspaper pictures of items you would send to help people who have just

been in an earthquake.3. On one half of a piece of paper, paste newspaper words/pictures of tools to

repair or rebuild houses. On the other half, paste words/pictures of materials used to make those repairs.

4. How do these terms relate to earthquakes: (a) tsunami, (b) plates, (c) epicenter, and (d) Ring of Fire?

5. Use the Web sites in today’s Mini Page to learn about earthquake careers. Choose a career you might like. Write a paragraph about the qualifications for that career.

(standards by Dr. Sherrye D. Garrett, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi)

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