Earthquakes are sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates. They can vary in intensity, with some causing minimal impact, while others lead to devastating destruction. The Richter scale measures their magnitude, while the Mercalli scale assesses their effects. Approximately 80% of earthquakes occur in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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