Please watch the following video describing plate tectonics and use the interactive maps to see how plate shifting has shaped our earth’s surface today.
Video: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/plate-tectonics-video
Interactive Maps: https://divediscover.whoi.edu/plate-tectonics/
Then, select one earthquake from the Top 10 Earthquakes in history to discuss the event in detail answering the following questions. You will need to cite at
least 3 credible references and one cay be this site:
Top 10 Earthquakes in History: https://geologyscience.com/geology-branches/natural-hazards/10-most-powerful-earthquakes-in-earth-history/
1. How did this natural disaster occur and explain using knowledge from the course?
2. What was the extent of damage from the quake and resulting tsunami(s), including data that overviews emergency response calls, medical reports, financial burdens, etc.?
3. How does the human race prepare for such future events and overcome the challenge(s)?
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