Hundreds of thousands of earthquakes occur around the world every year. While most are too small to feel, a small number are large enough to send seismic waves around the world and make the Earth ring like a bell. Join Earthquake Geologist Dr. Wendy Bohon and learn about the what, when, where, and why of these megaquakes.
MegaQuakes: The Science Behind the World’s Largest Earthquakes
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MegaQuakes: The Science Behind the World’s Largest Earthquakes
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February 11, 2026
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm EST
Grade Level: 4-8
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