Nurtaj is an Arabic name for girls that is formed from the word Nur (light) and taj (crown), thus meaning crown of light.Since taj can be used to add emphasis to names, the meaning can ... Read more.urtaj is an Arabic name for girls that is formed from the word Nur (light) and taj (crown), thus meaning crown of light.
It's important to be able to distinguish between minor earthquakes that cause no damage or fatalities and major earthquakes that result in horrific loss of life. That's why we usually describe earthquakes by giving them a number on either the Richter scale or the Mercalli scale.
Earthquakes can shake the ground so hard that bridges and buildings collapse. An earthquake may also cause tsunamis, fires, flash floods, avalanches, and landslides. They can also disrupt phone, electric, and gas services. Move to higher ground if an earthquake occurs while you are in a coastal area. 2  Earthquakes often cause tsunamis. 3  If an earthquake occurs while you are in a mountainous area, be cautious and look for falling rocks or debris.