Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• In this free course, you will learn how to:Discuss why earthquakes occur
• Outline how to measure an earthquake
• Describe the hazards associated with earthquakes
• Compare different scenarios and actions to take in various situations
• Define ‘earthquake’ and explain how it can cause damage
• Describe plate tectonics and how faults arise
• List the factors that influence an earthquake's intensity
• Define 'aftershocks'
• Outline how to prepare for an earthquake
• Explain what to do during an earthquake
• Identify the resources available once the ground has stopped shaking