The shocking images of Japan’s biggest earthquake ever are still all over the news, constantly remind us of how fragile we are, when it comes to facing the forces of Nature. The folks at Live Science have put together an infographic summing up the information about the quake, while Graphic.is and Ria Novosti explain the science behind an earthquake, and how the Richter measurement scale works. Then, two interactive features: ABC News comparison of notable earthquakes and, from the Brazilian newspaper Estado de São Paulo, a look at the past 50 years of natural disasters – worth checking even if you don’t speak Portuguese.
Japan Earthquake & Tsunami a Deadly Combination
Comparison of notable earthquakes [Interactive]
50 Years of Disasters [Interactive]
Today’s video:
March 11, 2011 Honshu tsunami propagation
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