Quake Essay Examples

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An Analysis of the Effects of Earthquakes and the Nature as a Beautiful Thing (357 words, 1 pages)

Effects of Earthquakes Nature is a beautiful thing. Without nature, there is nothing in this world. Nature gives many wonderful things to mankind. Though nature gives many things to mankind sometimes it shows its creepy side. Earthquakes are one of the terrible outcomes of nature. Earthquakes cause dreadful effects like ... Read More

A Brief Look at the Infamous Deadly Tangshan Earthquake of 1976 (4338 words, 7 pages)

The Tangshan Earthquake The deadliest earthquake to strike in the twentieth century occurred on July 28, 1976 near the east coast of the Republic of China. The epicenter was at the city of Tangshan, in the Hebei province, about 90 miles southeast of Beijing the hypocenter was directly under the ... Read More

A Look at One of Peterborough’s Oldest and Biggest Manufacture, The Quaker Company (1079 words, 2 pages)

fits right into any mas media or cultural studies program For my presentation I have looked at one of Peterborough's oldest and biggest manufacturer, The Quaker company. More specifically the outside and inside of the building. As I was driving towards the building I thought, what was so significant about ... Read More

A Description of Earthquake Having Hit Many Places (427 words, 1 pages)

FEAR Recently, earthquakes have hit many places like, Kobe, Greece, Turkey and Taiwan. Moreover, some scientists predict that a huge earthquake will hit the Tokai area and it will have enough power to destroy the Tokyo area. I fear earthquakes for 3 reasons anticipation of disaster, being on the point ... Read More

Understanding the Phenomenon of Earthquakes and How They Occur (1329 words, 2 pages)

Earthquakes have plagued our lives for as long as people have inhabited the earth. These dangerous acts of the earth have been the cause of many deaths in the past century. So what can be done about these violent eruptions that take place nearly with out warning? Predicting an earthquake ... Read More

An Introduction to the History of the San Francisco Earthquake (1133 words, 2 pages)

The San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906 ranks as one of the most significant earthquakes of all time. Today, its importance comes more from the wealth of scientific knowledge derived from it than from its sheer size. Rupturing the northernmost 430 kilometers of the San Andreas Fault from northwest ... Read More

An Analysis of the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake and Candide (1011 words, 2 pages)

The 1755 Lisbon Earthquake and Candide In 1755, an earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale occurred in Lisbon, Portugal, changing European history and philosophy. But how does one geologic event trigger a paradigm shift from naturalism to liberalism Naturalism unites with rationalism during the Age of Enlightenment, a philosophical ... Read More

An Introduction to Electromagnetic Signals Predicting Earthquakes (388 words, 1 pages)

1.David Appell. "Electromagnetic signals can predict earthquakes" New Scientist Print Edition 61202. httpwww.newscientist.comnewsnews.jsp?idns99992395 2.I chose this article, "Electromagnetic signals can predict earthquakes", because it seemed intriguing and it was about the subject I was currently learning at school. This article is about electromagnetic signals that successfully predicted an earthquake in ... Read More

An Introduction to the History of the Earthquake in 1755 (1102 words, 2 pages)

The earthquake began at 930 on November 1st, 1755, and was centered in the Atlantic Ocean, about 200 km WSW of Cape St. Vincent. The total duration of shaking lasted ten minutes and was comprised of three distinct jolts. Effects from the earthquake were far reaching. The worst damage occurred ... Read More

An Introduction to the History of Earthquakes in Japan (1065 words, 2 pages)

An earthquake is defined as a shaking or trembling of the earth that is volcanic or tectonic in origin. In the case of the Great Hyogo (Hanshin) earthquake of Kobe, Japan it is tectonic in origin. This devastating earthquake which occurred on the 17th of January at 546 a.m measured ... Read More

A Research on the Loma Prieta Earthquake (784 words, 2 pages)

Understanding the Loma Prieta Earthquake 10 Years Later At 504 PM on October 17, 1989, the San Francisco Bay Area was severely shaken for 15 seconds by the Loma Prieta earthquake located to the south on the San Andreas fault near Santa Cruz. Although the quake did not tear the ... Read More

An Overview of the Infamous Earthquake of 62 CE in Pompeii (736 words, 1 pages)

In the city of Pompeii on the morning of August 24, 79 CE, everyday life was commencing as usual. The stirrings of the mountain in the distance went unnoticed until an explosion rocked the streets. Panic broke out as people tried to flee the city and parents made vain efforts ... Read More

Understanding How an Earthquake Occurs (784 words, 1 pages)

Earthquakes My group was the earthquake group. I had six members in my group, none of which I remember except myself. Our group never divided up jobs. Everyone just did what they wanted to and in my opinion this should not have even been considered a group project. We individually ... Read More

An Overview of the Effects of Earthquakes and the Kobe Earthquake of 1995 (815 words, 2 pages)

Introduction to Earthquakes Earthquakes are natural hazards, which occur on plate margins. Earthquakes are the result of plate movements. The strain builds up along the fault line between two plates until they move causing earthquakes. So why did the Kobe earthquake happen? Japan is at a high risk to earthquakes. ... Read More

A Study of Earthquakes: Causes, Mapping and Predicting (1709 words, 4 pages)

Earthquakes Causes, Mapping, and Predicting Throughout history, man has made many advancements. These advancements have been made to make life easier. The one thing man can't do is to control Mother Nature. Mother Nature can cause many things such as earthquakes. The causes of earthquakes have been theorized in many ... Read More

An Analysis of Earthquake (3069 words, 5 pages)

An earthquake is one of the most terrifying phenomena that nature can dish up. We generally think of the ground we stand on as "rock-solid" and completely stable. An earthquake can shatter that perception instantly, and often with extreme violence. Up until relatively recently, scientists only had unsubstantiated guesses as ... Read More

A Look at the Famous Chilean Earthquake of 1960 (585 words, 2 pages)

In the history of this world there have been many large, disastrous earthquakes. The largest earthquake ever recorded was the earthquake that took place in Chile, South America, in 1960. This earthquake caused much damage. Many people were injured and a large number of people were killed. The earthquake caused ... Read More

The Mid-Continental Earthquakes and Their Effect on Concrete Structures (1993 words, 4 pages)

Mid-Continent Earthquakes and Their Effect on Concrete Structures Disasters come in many shapes, sizes, and forms yet all are detrimental to people and structures of all types. The most terrifying of all disasters are natural disasters, the force of nature is rivaled by no man made disaster. One of the ... Read More

Religious Freedom: The Puritans of Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Quakers of Pennsylvania (487 words, 1 pages)

Before the beginning of the 18th Century, a number of popular religions were being practiced throughout the British colonies in North America. However, religious freedom was a totally different issue altogether. Of course, this topic had several different viewpoints covering all parts of the spectrum. The extent to which religious ... Read More

Analysis of Earthquake – Reasons for and Consequences from These Destructive Giants (1205 words, 2 pages)

This is a very well researched essay! The teacher was very impressed. Essay marked with "Good," "Very Good!," etc. Perhaps Mother Nature offers no greater force than that of the earthquake. Across the span of time, earthquakes have been recorded for their incredible destructive forces, and their abilities to awe ... Read More

The Importance of the Underground Railroad and the Views and Beliefs of Quakerism (3072 words, 6 pages)

The Beginning of the Underground Railroad During the years prior to the Civil War, many people in the United States greatly opposed slavery. Far from being passive victims waiting to be rescued, enslaved blacks never ceased in their struggle for freedom. From the moment Africans were captured in the interior ... Read More

Mid-Continent Earthquakes and Their Effect on Concrete Structures (1994 words, 4 pages)

Mid-Continent Earthquakes and Their Effect on Concrete Structures Disasters come in many shapes, sizes, and forms yet all are detrimental to people and structures of all types. The most terrifying of all disasters are natural disasters, the force of nature is rivaled by no man made disaster. One of the ... Read More

A History of Devastating Earthquakes (984 words, 3 pages)

Earthquakes have plagued our lives for as long as people have inhabited the earth. These dangerous acts of the earth have been the cause of many deaths in the past century. So what can be done about these violent eruptions that take place nearly with out warning? Predicting an earthquake ... Read More

The Story of William Penn and the Quakers (2239 words, 4 pages)

William Penn and the Quakers Penn was born in London on October 24, 1644, the son of Admiral Sir William Penn. Despite high social position and an excellent education, he shocked his upper-class associates by his conversion to the beliefs of the Society of Friends, or Quakers, then a persecuted ... Read More

A Comparison of Puritan, Quaker, Catholic and Jew Groups in the United States (1573 words, 2 pages)

From the beginning of mans very existence, he has desired to have a relationship with God. The Bible tells us in Genesis that God ceated man because he wanted someone to love Him because he could, not because he had to. Gods word also tells us that Gods wish is ... Read More

The Quaker Delegations Caused Havoc Between Leaders of the North and South (571 words, 1 pages)

The Quaker delegations of the 1790s were a time in American history that caused much havoc between the leaders of the north and the south. These delegations called for the federal government to immediately end the African slave-trade. The disagreements caused by the Quaker delegations illustrate three critical constructs that ... Read More

Understanding the Causes and Effects of an Earthquake (2277 words, 8 pages)

Mention the word earthquake to a Californian and it will bring fear to his eyes. Every year, hundreds of minor earthquakes occur on the West Coast leading residents to believe the Big One is coming. Through a thorough examination of Californias major faults in general, and plate tectonics, fault types, ... Read More

Details About the Devastating Earthquake That Shook Anchorage Alaska in 1964 (700 words, 2 pages)

On March 27, 1964 an earthquake shook Anchorage Alaska. It was 536 P.M. local time. The quake registered 8.6 on the Richter scale, although scientists now favor a different magnitude scale for very lage quakes that shows it at 9.2. This made it the largest quake that has hit the ... Read More

The Nature and Dangers of Earthquakes (5483 words, 13 pages)

EARTH QUAKE REFERENCE FILES EARTHQUAKE REFERENCE FILES Earthquake, shaking of the earths surface caused by rapid movement of the earths rocky outer layer. Earthquakes occur when energy stored within the earth, usually in the form of strain in rocks, suddenly releases. This energy is transmitted to the surface of the ... Read More

Age Old Text Revealed Massive Quakes Recorded in the Mississippi River Valley Fault Line (1247 words, 4 pages)

When one thinks of earthquakes, the Mississippi river valley (MRV), does not frequently come to mind. One usually thinks of one of California's numerous faults or somewhere in Alaska. However, little known to the general public, there were two massive earthquakes in the MRV, which rank among the top three ... Read More