From a flat porous Earth to a giant cow balancing the world on her horns, humans have always tried to come up with the explanations for the things that happen around us. Different cultures have used different logic and legends to wrap their heads around Earthquakes. Tune in as we dive into a few tales that may or may not answer the question, "what is an earthquake?" 

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Sources to check out:

What is an Earthquake? — NASA Science Space Place

A Brief History of Seismology to 1910

Earthquake Legends

Reelfoot Lake History — Old Cypress Lodge in Reelfoot, TN

Aristotle and Earthquake Data: A Historical Note by Spyros Missiakoulis

Namazu — The Ancient History Behind the Earthquake Causing Catfish 

Norse Mythology for Smart People — Loki Bound 

Norse Mythology for Smart People — The Death of Baldur

Earthquakes in Human History: The Far-Reaching Effects of Seismic Disruptions by Jelle Zeilinga de Boer

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