An earthquake, the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, can be due to either a natural phenomenon or human activity...

Earthquakes can be a terrifying experience for anyone who has experienced them, especially children who may not understand what is going on...

Most of the time, the planet we live on seems like a safe and stable place But as recent events have proven, colossal forces determined by the physics of the earth slowly build up to be suddenly released in catastrophic earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis that spawn yet more science and environment concerns for many inhabitants...

An earthquake is characterised by vibrations generated in the crust of the Earth during the sudden rupture of rocks that accumulated elastic strain and then rebounds...