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Earth's Extremes
28 Facts About Earthquakes That Reveal How Alive the Ground Beneath Us Really Is
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Over 500,000 detectable earthquakes rumble across the planet every single year.
A seismograph recording the Earth's subtle vibrations.
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Our planet is in a constant state of motion with thousands of minor tremors occurring daily. While most are too weak for humans to feel, sensitive equipment tracks this never-ending tectonic dance.
"Only about 100,000 of these can actually be felt by humans."
This constant activity proves that the ground beneath us is far from static and is always releasing built-up tension.
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