Aug 19, 2026 · 12 min · 6 segments
Learn the science behind earthquakes, tectonic plates, and tsunamis in this earth-shaking geology lesson! Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they use wooden blocks to experiment with friction, discover…
Whoa.
Do not worry, Emma.
That is just a minor tremor.
A tiny earthquake.
Emergency.
The floor is broken.
Earth has a malfunction.
Beep.
Initiating emergency hover mode.
Wait.
My tracks do not have hover mode.
Boop.
Earth is not malfunctioning, Ziggy.
Actually, this is the perfect time to answer a question we received from three curious explorers.
Six-year-old Eliphia from London, five-year-old Olivia, and four-year-old Sunny want to know, why do earthquakes happen?
Oh, I want to know too.
Excellent.
We will explore all the shaking, quaking, and wave-making right after this.
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