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SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2010
photo by W.R. Hansen, courtesy USGS
photo by Dr. Walter Mooney, courtesy USGS
photo courtesy PBS
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More Earthquake Facts
Where in the world
Earthquakes usually occur where
they have happened in the past. Most hit in areas around the Pacific Ocean. This area is called the “Ring of Fire.”
The shaded area shows the most active
earthquake areas.
Where in the U.S.
The chances of an earthquake
are greatest in the western United States. Florida and North Dakota have the smallest number of earthquakes in the country. Alaska has the most earthquakes
in America. It has a major earthquake about once a year. The largest recorded earthquake
in the United States was off the coast of Alaska in 1964. It had a magnitude of 9.2. Even
though this was the
second-biggest earthquake ever recorded, it caused only 131 deaths, partly because its main force hit in areas with few people.
Quake numbers
Experts believe there are several
million earthquakes in the world each year. We don’t even notice most of them. They may be so small we don’t detect them. Or they may hit areas with few people. Most occur under the sea or in mostly unpopulated areas. The number of big earthquakes is
not changing. Experts say there are about 15 earthquakes of magnitude 7 and one of about 8.8 each year. It only seems as if there have been
more quakes lately because some have hit heavily populated areas. Earthquakes hit some areas more frequently. For example, in the last 30 years, Chile has had about 15 major earthquakes. Haiti’s last major destructive quake before January was in the 1700s.
The 1964 Alaska earthquake hit in the waters of Prince William Sound. It damaged buildings in nearby cities, such as Anchorage.
The Mini Page thanks Dr. Harley Benz, scientist in charge of the National Earthquake Information Center, United States Geological Survey, for help with this issue.
The Mini Page Staff
Betty Debnam - Founding Editor and Editor at Large Lisa Tarry - Managing Editor Lucy Lien - Associate Editor Wendy Daley - Artist
More quake terms to know
The focus is where the earthquake
starts. The epicenter is the point on the Earth’s surface just above the focus.
Epicenter
Crust
Seismic waves
Focus Mantle
In the years before a quake,
the Earth’s crust bends. When it finally snaps into a new position, an earthquake occurs. While the crust is snapping, vibrations called seismic (SIZE-mik) waves travel from the source of the quake to other parts of the Earth.
Seismographs (SIZE-moh- grafs) can measure
seismic waves thousands of miles away.
Look through your newspaper for stories about natural disasters.
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Supersport: Gordon Hayward
Height: 6-8 Weight: 200 Hometown: Brownsburg, Ind.
By the looks of him now, it’s hard to believe Gordon Hayward
Indianapolis. The Bulldogs play their home games in the same Hinkle Gym where part of the movie “Hoosiers” was filmed. Without Hayward, Butler probably wouldn’t have become the big story. The talented sophomore averaged 15.2 points and 8.3 rebounds in the first 36 games. He won Horizon League Player of the Year honors, then was named Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA West Regional finals after sparking an upset win over Kansas State. Gordon is also a scholarly student with a 3.3 grade point average. This once “little” guard now plays a giant’s role on the court.
was a 5-foot, 10-inch guard in high school. “I prayed to be 6-2,” he said. And, boy, did he get more inches! Hayward used his 6-8 height—and his skills—to lead Butler’s basketball team to the school’s first Final Four appearance on April 3-5, which was held in an arena near the school’s campus in
All the following jokes have something in common. Can you guess the common theme or category?
Geoff: What does a cow provide during an earthquake? Ted: Milk shakes!
Amy: What is a favorite breakfast during an earthquake?
Nhan: Quaker oats!
James: What did the duck say following the Earth’s tremors?
Sherman: “Quake, quake!”
Seismic waves
This girl is walking in front of a giant crack in a highway near Petit-Goave, Haiti, after the January earthquake.
Mini Spy . . .
• flying goose • heart • exclamation mark
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Mini Spy and the gang are looking at an earthquake map of North America. See if you can find: • umbrella • whale • sailboat • number 3 • fish • bell
• word MINI • chicken • question mark • peanut • number 7 • eyeglasses • teapot
Rookie Cookie’s Recipe
Grilled Cheese Plus
• alligator • elephant • number 2 • key
You’ll need:
• 4 sandwich rolls • mayonnaise or Dijon mustard • 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
• 4 reduced-fat American cheese slices
What to do:
1. Cut rolls in half and spread desired amount of mayonnaise or mustard on top halves.
4. Drizzle salad dressing over the top of tomatoes. 5. Broil sandwich bottoms for 2 minutes until cheese is melted. 6. Cover with tops and serve.
You will need an adult’s help with this recipe.
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Meet Lara Jill Miller
Lara Jill Miller is the voice of Izzie in the PBS
Man.” She later appeared in the TV series “Gimme a Break!” She became an attorney, but continues to work in show business as well. She has been the voice of characters in many shows, including
• 4 thick slices of tomato • Italian salad dressing
2. Slice artichoke hearts into fourths. 3. Place bottom halves of rolls on baking sheet. Layer cheese slices, artichokes and tomato slices.
series “SciGirls” and its partner,
pbskids.org/scigirls. Izzie is an animated character appearing with real girls involved with science. Lara began acting when she was 8 years old, appearing in the Broadway musical “The Music
several characters in the Disney Channel’s “Higglytown Heroes,” the puppy Clifford in PBS TV’s “Clifford’s Puppy Days,” Juniper in the Cartoon Network’s “The Life and Times of Juniper Lee” and Widget in Nickelodeon’s “Wow Wow Wubbzy.” Lara, 43, was born in Allentown, Pa. She enjoys juggling, tennis and swimming, and plays the guitar and piano. from The Mini Page © 2010 Universal Uclick
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