This quake was preceded by 4 foreshocks bigger than magnitude 7.0, including a magnitude 7.9 on May 21 that caused severe damage in the Concepcion area. Many aftershocks occurred, with 5 of magnitude 7.0 or greater through Nov 1.This is the largest earthquake of the 20th Century.his quake was preceded by 4 foreshocks bigger than magnitude 7.0, including a magnitude 7.9 on May 21 that caused severe damage in the Concepcion area. Many aftershocks occurred, with 5 of magnitude 7.0 or greater through Nov 1.
Animal life can vary hugely in any one spot depending on vegetation. A four-mile patch of rainforest could contain up to 400 species of birds, 150 species of butterflies and 60 species of amphibians! Little is known about African forest elephants because of their densely vegetated surroundings.
Perhaps the most well-known African habitat is the savannah (usually spelt savanna in the USA). Savannahs are grassland habitats with widely-spaced trees. They are home to a great many of Africaâs most recognisable animals, such as lions, cheetahs, giraffes and zebras. The African animals list below contains creatures from all over Africa. It contains all of Africaâs most famous animals, together with some lesser-known species.