Podcast HackHow Earthquakes WorkBy Stuff You Should Know, Josh Clark, Chuck Bryant
In a Nutshell
In this June 2009 episode of Stuff You Should Know, hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant explain the science behind earthquakes.
Favorite Quote
We have come a long way in determining the epicenter, and we can predict aftershocks pretty well now ... but we can't accurately say when earthquakes are going to happen.
Chuck Bryant
Introduction
Most of the time, we think of the ground beneath our feet as steady and solid. But our planet's seemingly hard surface is constantly moving in imperceptible ways.
The sudden outburst of energy we call an earthquake can be lethal and cause irreparable damage, which is why understanding the science behind earthquakes is important.
Hosted by Josh Clark and Charles 'Chuck' Bryant on the iHeartRadio network, Stuff You Should Know is an educational podcast that covers important topics from science, culture, and history.
In this episode from June 2009, Clark and Bryant talk about what earthquakes are, how they occur, and how scientists measure their impact.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
- 1.Earthquakes are caused by tectonic movements
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