Campo Gallo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Campo Gallo
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Municipality and village
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Santiago del Estero Province |
| Department | Alberdi Department |
| Climate | BSh |
Campo Gallo is a small town and a local government area, also known as a municipality, located in the Santiago del Estero Province in Argentina. It is a quiet place where people live and work, surrounded by the natural landscapes of the region.
Understanding Earthquakes: Campo Gallo's Experience
On January 20, 2023, a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 shook the Santiago del Estero Province. The center of this earthquake, called the epicenter, was very close to Campo Gallo, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) away.
How Earthquakes Happen
Earthquakes are caused by the sudden movement of the Earth's outer layer, called the crust. This movement releases energy, creating waves that make the ground shake. Scientists use a scale called the Richter scale to measure how strong an earthquake is. A 6.8 magnitude earthquake is considered quite strong.
Campo Gallo's Lucky Escape
Even though Campo Gallo was the closest town to where the earthquake started, there was good news! Local officials reported that no one was hurt and there was no damage to buildings or homes. This was a relief for everyone living in the area. It shows that sometimes, even strong earthquakes can happen without causing harm, especially if the ground or buildings are built to withstand shaking.
