The place on the surface of the earth where the maximum intensity of the earthquake is felt is called
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What is the hypocenter?
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The science that deals with the study of earthquakes is called
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Seismology (from the Greek seismos = earthquake and logos = science) is a branch of geology that deals with the scientific study of earthquakes, created both by natural sources (the movement of tectonic plates, volcanic eruptions) and by artificial sources (underground explosions), and of wave propagation through the Earth's crust.
The deadliest earthquake of all time
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The most deadly earthquake in history was in Shaanxi, China in 1556. It's estimated to have killed 830,000 people.
The largest active volcano in the world
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Mauna Loa is the largest volcano in the world in terms of surface. Mauna Loa is carved like a shield because its lava is extremely fluid.
Multiple choice questions on volcanoes and earthquakes
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