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Hey kids! Welcome back to KidsCast! Did you hear that many people lost their lives, and a lot of property was damaged in Türkiye, Syria, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan? Do you know why? It was because of an Earthquake. But what is that? Let's see. What are Earthquakes? The destruction caused by an Earthquake Earthquakes are natural disasters or phenomena that occur when the Earth's tectonic plates move and shift against each other. The Earth's crust is made up of several large, rigid plates that float on top of the hot and soft mantle layer beneath. These plates are constantly moving and interacting with each other, but the boundaries between them can get stuck and build up pressure over time. When this pressure is released suddenly, it causes the ground to shake and can lead to an earthquake. How are Earthquakes caused? Earthquakes can be caused by several factors, including: Tectonic plate activity: This is the most common cause of earthquakes. As the tectonic plates move...

Hey kids! Welcome back! So this article is about Natural Disasters. Almost every month, there are small or big tragedies happening all over the world. The tragedies or bad happenings which occur naturally are called Natural Disasters.   A few examples of Natural Disasters are: Tsunamis, Earthquakes, Wildfires, Volcanic Eruptions, Cyclones, and Floods.  In this article, we will be learning about different Natural Disasters, and how to face them. So let us begin! Tsunamis:  A tsunami is a long, destructive, high sea wave generally caused by a displacement of large quantities of water . These high sea waves can enter cities or coastlines, and can cause a lot of destruction. These tsunamis can be caused by any other such natural disasters like Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions or explosions under or above the water. But tsunamis are actually deadly, and destructive, as their speed is fast and these are strong sea waves. Also, as tsunamis are caused by already caused natural dis...