by Gelogia Team | May 16, 2026 | Earthquakes
Earthquakes happen suddenly and often without warning. In just a few seconds: buildings may shake violently objects can fall power systems may fail roads and structures may become dangerous Knowing what to do during an earthquake can greatly reduce injuries and...
by Gelogia Team | May 16, 2026 | Earthquakes
Many people think earthquake magnitude and earthquake intensity mean the same thing. But they are actually very different. Magnitude measures the total energy released by an earthquake. Intensity measures how strongly the earthquake is felt at a specific location....
by Gelogia Team | May 15, 2026 | Earthquakes
Earthquakes are giant releases of stored energy deep underground. For years — sometimes centuries — tectonic plates slowly push, pull, or grind against each other. During this time: rocks bend faults lock stress builds underground Eventually, the rocks can no longer...
by Gelogia Team | May 15, 2026 | Earthquakes
Many earthquakes do not happen alone. Instead, they occur as part of a sequence involving: smaller earthquakes before the main event one major earthquake continued shaking afterward These stages are called foreshocks, mainshock, and aftershocks. Understanding these...
by Gelogia Team | May 15, 2026 | Earthquakes
After a major earthquake, the ground often continues shaking for days, weeks, or even months. These smaller earthquakes are called aftershocks. Aftershocks are a normal part of the earthquake process. They happen because Earth’s crust continues adjusting after a major...
by Gelogia Team | May 15, 2026 | Earthquakes
Not all earthquakes happen at the same depth underground. Some occur very close to Earth’s surface, while others happen hundreds of kilometers deep inside the planet. This difference strongly affects: shaking intensity damage potential how far the earthquake can be...
