unit 4 warming up and reading of book 1课件.pptVIP

* * * * Unit 4 Warming up and reading Have you experienced an earthquake? Can you describe an earthquake you heard about? Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake. Did you hear about Tangshan Earthquake? When did it happen? The Tangshan Earthquake was a natural disaster that occurred on July 28, 1976. It is believed to be the largest earthquake of the 20th century by death toll. The number of deaths was around 240,000 to 255,000. A further 164,000 people were recorded