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Earthquakes can be one of the most deadly and destructive forces to hit a region. They can also be so small that they are not even felt and cause no damage. Some regions of the earth are more prone to quakes because of how close they are to faults. The deadliest earthquake occurred in china in 1556. Because the people lived in caves that collapsed during the quake 830,000 people died. The second deadliest earthquake also struck China in the city of Tangshan in 1976 and 242,000 people died. Now that we know where earthquakes are most likely to happen, buildings and houses can be built to withstand all earthquakes but the worst earthquakes. Unlike hurricanes, tornados and other deadly storms, weather has no effect on when or where an earthquake can occur. Since earthquakes start far below the earth surface barometry pressure has no part in their occurrences.
It is important to understand the terms used in association with earthquakes. An earthquake is......

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