A tragic hero can be defined simply as the protagonist of a tragedy. The Greek philosopher Aristotle, however, endowed this individual with a number of specific characteristics. The first of which is his ability to evoke fear and pity from an audience.
Earthquakes are caused by either volcanic activity or shifting of massive tectonic plates underneath the surface of the earth. The plates have a ton of pressure and are pressing against each other, and when the plates suddenly shift it causes the entire ground to move, shake or break apart.
Earthquakes can destroy settlements and kill many people. 1  Aftershocks can cause even more damage to an area. It is possible to classify the impacts of an earthquake, by taking the following factors into account: 2  short-term (immediate) impacts. 3  long-term impacts. 4  social impacts (the impact on people)