Human activity can trigger earthquakes, such as when industries use fracking to extract oil and gas from the ground. The movement of magma under a fault can also trigger an earthquake.
STEM/STEAM: Ring Ring! Earth is Calling
Did you know, earthquakes can make sound!
Q: On Valentine’s Day what did the Volcano say to the Tectonic Plate?
A: “I lava you.”
STEM/STEAM: It's All Our Fault(s)
Q: What do cows make during an earthquake?
A: Milkshake!
STEM/STEAM: Earthquake Book
I feel for the people of Haiti. They were recently hit again by a major earthquake and are suffering. To better understand the situation, I illustrated, designed, and heavily edited an earthquake book from a public domain book to make it an up-to-date STEM / STEAM middle grade book for kids.
IN ONE DAY
On August 25, 2021, the Hawaii Volcano Observatory reported 140 small earthquakes (1 to 3.3). Fortunately, no-one was hurt. But it may indicate that Mount Kilauea will start erupting soon.
THE CARIBBEAN PLATE PUSHES EASTWARD
But earlier on August 14th, 2021 a major earthquake (7.2) struck Haiti. The small country lies on the western end of the island of Hispaniola. Haiti was devastated by an earthquake in 2010 (7.0) from which it still hasn’t fully recovered.
There are two faults in this region of the Caribbean, one is “dominantly strike-slip and the other is a small component of subduction plate.” This strike-slip fault is extra destructive because as the two plates slip past each other they get stuck. However the Caribbean fault continues to push east while the tension increases until it breaks free, (like when you snap your fingers). The people in Haiti are starving and desperate for aid. There’s lots of ways to help. Google “how to help people in Haiti” for suggestions. Educate yourself. It’s always good to learn something new.