Stories About Earthquakes

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Explore the forces behind earthquakes and the narratives that shed light on these powerful natural events. In The Subterranean Furnace, learn about the immense underground heat and how volcanic eruptions function as relief valves, reducing earthquake frequency and severity by releasing pressure from Earth’s core. The Bashful Earthquake follows an earthquake that feels regret for its destruction and encounters a Dormouse, leaving it unsettled before dissolving away. In Earthquakes, a conversation among neighbors reveals the night’s earthquake effects on their surroundings, as Uncle Paul explains the causes and historical impact of significant earthquakes, such as those in Lisbon and Southern Italy. These stories together provide a look at both the scientific and personal perspectives on earthquakes, from geological explanations to imaginative encounters.