9.5 Megathrust Earthquake. Introduction. The 1960 Chile earthquake was the largest earthquake of the 20th Century. It struck off the coast of South Central Chile on May 22, 1960. Since that earthquake Chile was struck on February 27, 2010 with an 8.8 earthquake that caused the Earth to spin slightly faster.1960 Valdivia earthquake damage, USGS.960 Chile Earthquake The 1960 Chile earthquake was a magnitude 9.5 the largest earthquake ever recorded! What Causes Earthquakes. Find out what causes earthquakes and other fascinating facts about when our planet shakes, rattles, and rolls.
However, although the Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, occupying an area of 1,300,000 square km, and has a harsh climate, it still hosts a significant diversity of species. The animals currently inhabiting the Gobi Desert are well-adapted to survive in the extreme desert climate. Some of the iconic species living in the Gobi Desert are the snow leopard, black-tailed gazelle, Gobi viper, jerboa, Gobi bear, Gobi ibex, wild Bactrian camel, and more.
One example of this is seen in the jackal population. Jackals are carnivorous animals and they feed on many animals such as Barking Geckos, Golden Moles, Kangaroo Rats, and Scorpion. This single predator is also a huge food source for the Namib Desert Lion. The Golden Mole, a very small, furry animal, is a primary consumer in this ecosystem. 2  They can anticipate attacks on them, but are still endangered due to hunting by jackals. 3  These animals live underground-they burrow to escape the sun. 4  The Namib Desert Viper, a 20 cm, commonly built viper, reside in this biome.