How Earthquakes Work

In this entertaining episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating science behind earthquakes, exploring everything from Alfred Wegener's revolutionary continental drift theory to the different types of seismic waves that shake our planet. The hosts break down plate tectonics in their signature conversational style, explaining how fault lines work, what the Richter scale actually measures, and sharing some jaw-dropping earthquake statistics along the way. You'll learn why we can't predict earthquakes, get some Hollywood references thrown in for good measure, and discover just how powerful these geological events can be when the Earth decides to remind us who's really in charge.