An example of a Big Earthquake is the earthquake that occurred in Japan back in 2011. This was a 9.0 magnitude earthquake. This earthquake was so big that it caused a tsunami that killed hundreds of people. It was a tsunami that followed the devastating earthquake.
The Video above shows the deadly tsunami that occurred in Japan.
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Any earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 or greater is considered a big earthquake. Big Earthquakes are felt and cause damage depending on the magnitude. Big Earthquakes destroy buildings and can be very destructive. They are also responsible for many deaths, and can lead to other natural disasters, such as tsunamis. The biggest earthquake ever recorded was a 9.5 magnitude in Chile. It is said that a 8.8 magnitude earthquake or greater is more devastating than any nuclear bomb ever tested.
The video above shows the moment in which a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal, China. The Nepal earthquake occurred on April 25, 2015. This earthquake killed more than 1,800 people and generated over 304 aftershocks. One aftershock reached a magnitude of 6.7. A couple of weeks later they experienced a 7.3 magnitude earthquake.
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