An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor or temblor) is the perceptible shaking of the surface of the Earth, which can be violent enough to destroy major buildings and kill thousands of people. The severity of the shaking can range from barely felt to violent enough to toss people around.n its most general sense, the word earthquake is used to describe any seismic event â whether natural or caused by humans â that generates seismic waves. Earthquakes are caused mostly by rupture of geological faults, but also by other events such as volcanic activity, landslides, mine blasts, and nuclear tests.
* The White Rhinoceros-These are normally found in one of five countries, all in Africa, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Uganda. * The Black Rhinoceros-These animals are one the brink of extinction, although they could once be found across the Savannah in western Africa.
The Rhinoceros has a vast habitat that ranges from the savannas to the forests. They live in areas that are tropical and sub tropical.They need lots of food and they need to have access to water. This is why you will often find them living in close proximity to grasslands, trees, and bodies of water.he Rhinoceros has a vast habitat that ranges from the savannas to the forests. They live in areas that are tropical and sub tropical.