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.
An earthquake can strike at any time without warning. Each year, between 70 and 75 earthquakes cause damage around the world. In the United States, a future earthquake could cost up to $200 billion. There are 41 territories and states in the U.S. that fall under moderate to high risk of earthquakes. 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.