Earthquakes
More than 500,000 times a year, the Earth’s crust shakes suddenly due to an earthquake. Many are slight and would be easy to sleep through, but others cause devastation and kill thousands – mostly under collapsing buildings. By studying earthquake regions and damage, geoscientists help save lives – warning those at risk, showing them how to prepare and to protect themselves, and advising on the siting, design and construction of buildings.
The Society has a number of resources relating to earthquakes, which are available to view by clicking on the links on the right hand side and below:
If you have a question about earthquakes, try our Ask a Geologist service! All you have to do is send an email to askageologist@geolsoc.org.uk stating your question and we will try to find an answer among our 10,000-strong Fellowship.
