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Aftershock

earth science Maturity 7-9

Sometimes the ground shakes.

Sichuan 2008 Aftershocks.jpg
Sichuan 2008 Aftershocks.jpg
A big shake can happen first. Then, smaller shakes come after. These are called aftershocks. They happen as the ground settles. They can be dangerous to buildings. Have you ever felt the ground move?

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File:Sichuan 2008 Aftershocks.jpg
Sichuan 2008 Aftershocks.jpg
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File:Oromi Gifu aftershocks monthly.png
Oromi Gifu aftershocks monthly.png
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GR law b=1.svg
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2016 Central Italy earthquake (magnitude).svg
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