An Earthquake Hits Western Texas!
Hey there! Did you hear about the big shake in Texas? 🤔 On Saturday, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake rocked western Texas, USA. That’s a pretty strong earthquake! 😮
The earthquake happened about 10 kilometers underground, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC). That’s like the height of 33 Eiffel Towers stacked below the ground! 🗼
But what causes earthquakes anyway? Well, our planet is like a giant puzzle made up of pieces called tectonic plates. Sometimes these plates bump into each other or slide around, releasing energy that makes the ground shake. It’s like when you push two puzzle pieces together really hard, and they suddenly snap into place! 🧩
People nearby might have felt some trembles or seen things wobble on their shelves. It’s important to know what to do during an earthquake. Do you know? Maybe it’s a good time to learn some safety tips! 👍
Stay safe and keep learning about our amazing Earth! 🌍✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
