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Using an MLA or APA style, write about any historical earthquake set either in the ocean or in a coastal region. You can pick any earthquake from the lectures or videos that you have watched or location you have been as long as the location is coastal. Talk about where and when it was located, how long the ground shook, what magnitude it was measured or believed to be, and damage observed in the area. Try to avoid talking about the same earthquake as someone else in the class.
The answer to this question must be posted by l Friday, March 18th 11:59 pm
Remember, you response must be at least 250 words, including two citations.
The two responses to two other students must be at least 150 words in length and do NOT have to include citations by Sunday, March 20th.
Grading Rubric: discussion response worth 10 points out of the 20 points and must be 250 words; two responses to two other students worth 8 points (4 points each) and must be at least 150 words in length and do NOT have to include citations. Source citations worth 2 points.
I picked the tsunami happened in the coast of one of the islands in Indonesia, which is Sumatra, in December 26, 2014. The earthquake had a magnitude of 9.1 to 9.3, with the