The following passage contains some highlighted worde, guess the meaning of these words and use them into sentences of your own. write down summary of the passage as well.
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Earthquakes are the shaking and moving of the ground when energy is released in waves. These waves are called seismic waves. These waves are similar to ocean waves, which move through water. Seismic waves, however, move through the ground. Most earthquakes are caused by the movement of large sections of the Earth’s crust, called plates. The place where two plates meet is called a fault. Faults look like large cracks in the ground. If the two plates move in different directions, they build up energy at the fault line. When enough energy builds up, the stress on the fault becomes too great and it ruptures. This releases the energy and the ground starts to shake. Earthquakes can also be caused by other natural events, such as landslides and volcanoes. Man-made earthquakes happen because of nuclear testing and mining explosions. first movement of an earthquake, called the main shock, is often followed by smaller ground trembles, called aftershocks. These aftershocks are the plates settling into their new position. Aftershocks can continue for days after the main shock. There are an estimated 500,000 earthquakes around the world each year. Most are so mild they are only recorded on scientific instruments. Only about 100,000 can be felt by humans. Of these, only about 19 a year cause major damage. Major earthquakes in populated areas can cause huge destruction. Buildings collapse, roads and bridges buckle and crack, and electrical and gas lines break and cause fires. If the earthquake happens in the ocean, it makes a series of huge ocean waves called a tsunami. The tsunami travels until it finally reaches land, where it causes large flooding. Scientists are searching for ways to predict earthquakes. They study the historical patterns of earthquakes and monitor the movement of the plates with seismic equipment. While they cannot predict an exact date of a future earthquake, they have a better understanding of when earthquakes are more likely to happen
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Rupture: split, breach, feud, estrangement
After a misunderstanding, my closest friend and I had a rupture in our friendship.
Volcano: An opening in the Earth's crust via which lava, gases, and volcanic ash escape
The volcano in Andaman and Nicobar Island last erupted 300 years ago
Destruction: Demolition, impairment, desolation
The cyclone in Japan left behind a trail of destruction
Collapse: pass out, cave-in
The roof collapsed under a heavy load of snow
Predict: forecast, prophecy
Nisha claimed that she could predict a person's future
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Summary
Earthquakes are the tremors and shakes of the earth as waves unleash energy. Such waves are classified as earthquakes. The waves look like currents in the sea pass through the surface. Nevertheless, seismic waves move around the earth. The movement of large sections of the Earth's crust, named plates, triggers the majority of earthquakes. Certain geological phenomena, for example landslides and volcanoes can also trigger earthquakes.Man-made earthquakes happen because of nuclear testing and mining explosions The first seismic activity recognized as the main shock is often accompanied by minor movements that are classified as aftershocks. Such aftershocks are the plates that are now put in their new position. Large earthquakes will trigger tremendous damage in inhabited areas. The collapsing of houses, the collapsing of highways and bridges, the destruction of electric and gas supply and the cause of fires. When an earthquake happens in the ocean, it causes the tsunami, a series of massive ocean waves. Scientists are searching for methods to anticipate earthquakes. They research the historic patterns of earthquakes and track seismic instruments for the movement of the plates. While they can not foresee the exact date of an upcoming earthquake, they have a better understanding of whether earthquakes may occur.