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Have you ever wondered why the ground can suddenly shake, crack, and roll like huge waves on a beach? Join Mira and Finn on an earth-shattering adventure to find out what really causes earthquakes! Did you know the ground beneath your feet is actually broken into giant puzzle pieces called tectonic plates? They are always moving, but usually only as fast as your fingernails grow! But watch out! When these massive, jagged rocky plates get stuck together, the solid rock can actually bend like a giant rubber band. And when the pressure gets too high... SNAP! The rock breaks and releases unbelievable energy, sending super-fast invisible waves shooting through the ground! In this exciting episode of Science is Not Boring, we uncover the mystery of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and discover how solid rock moved 21 feet in just seconds! We'll learn the big difference between speedy P-waves and destructive S-waves, how scientists use incredible early warning systems to keep people safe, and why places like Florida get to skip the shaking. Plus, explore the famous, volcano-filled Ring of Fire! Get ready to rock and roll!