This quake was preceded by 4 foreshocks bigger than magnitude 7.0, including a magnitude 7.9 on May 21 that caused severe damage in the Concepcion area. Many aftershocks occurred, with 5 of magnitude 7.0 or greater through Nov 1.This is the largest earthquake of the 20th Century.his quake was preceded by 4 foreshocks bigger than magnitude 7.0, including a magnitude 7.9 on May 21 that caused severe damage in the Concepcion area. Many aftershocks occurred, with 5 of magnitude 7.0 or greater through Nov 1.
Animal life can vary hugely in any one spot depending on vegetation. A four-mile patch of rainforest could contain up to 400 species of birds, 150 species of butterflies and 60 species of amphibians! Little is known about African forest elephants because of their densely vegetated surroundings.
On this page youâll find an African animals list that contains many of the worldâs most recognisable creatures (and plenty of lesser-known species). Lions, zebras, giraffes, gorillas, hippos and rhinos are all found in Africa! Africa is the worldâs second largest continent (Asia is the largest), and has a wide variety of habitats ranging from rainforest to desert. Itâs no surprise that Africaâs animal life is just as varied as its landscape.