Massive earthquakes: Why they happen and where they've struck

An earthquake is one of the most destructive events in the natural world, and more than three million people were killed by them in the 20th century alone. Although scientists are able to predict which regions are most likely to be hit, it is still not possible to predict when a major quake will occur.

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