Top 10 Earthquake Adventure Films

Description: While primarily about a volcanic eruption, the film includes significant earthquake activity that leads to the eruption, making it a fitting addition to this list. It's a tale of emergency response and human ingenuity.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as "Dante's Peak," another volcano disaster movie, leading to a box office competition.

Description: This film includes a massive earthquake as part of the global chaos caused by an impending comet strike. It's a story of human resilience and the fight for survival against overwhelming odds.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as another comet-related disaster movie, "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two.

Description: Although centered around a flood, the film starts with an earthquake that causes a dam to break, leading to a thrilling heist and survival story amidst the rising waters.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use CGI extensively for water effects, which was groundbreaking at the time.

Description: An earthquake is one of the many disasters that occur when the Earth's core stops spinning, leading to a team of scientists embarking on a mission to restart it. It's a blend of science fiction and disaster adventure.

Fact: The film's premise was inspired by real scientific theories about the Earth's core, though taken to an extreme.

Description: While not exclusively about earthquakes, this film includes a massive earthquake as part of a series of catastrophic weather events. It's an epic tale of survival against the backdrop of a new ice age, making it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: The film's special effects were so realistic that some viewers mistook the CGI for actual news footage.

Description: This apocalyptic adventure features massive earthquakes as part of the Earth's crustal displacement, leading to a global catastrophe. The film focuses on a writer's journey to save his family amidst the chaos.

Fact: The film's budget was one of the highest ever for a disaster movie, with extensive use of CGI to depict the destruction.

Description: Set in Chile, this film captures the terror of a nightclub during a devastating earthquake, followed by the survivors' harrowing escape from the ensuing chaos. It's a gritty, realistic portrayal of an earthquake's immediate aftermath.

Fact: The film was inspired by the 2010 Chile earthquake, and director Eli Roth shot parts of the movie in real locations affected by the quake.

Description: While primarily a rescue story, this film includes a significant earthquake that leads to a massive oil tanker splitting in two, setting the stage for a daring Coast Guard rescue mission.

Fact: The film is based on a true story from 1952, and the actual rescue was considered one of the most daring in Coast Guard history.

Description: This film follows a rescue-chopper pilot and his ex-wife as they navigate the aftermath of a massive earthquake along the San Andreas Fault, racing to save their daughter. It's a rollercoaster of action, special effects, and emotional stakes that make it a quintessential earthquake adventure.

Fact: Dwayne Johnson performed many of his own stunts, and the film used real footage from the 1994 Northridge earthquake for authenticity.

Description: This Norwegian film follows a geologist who predicts a massive earthquake in Oslo, leading to a race against time to save his family and the city. It's a gripping tale of foresight and survival.

Fact: It's the sequel to "The Wave," another Norwegian disaster film, and was inspired by real seismic events in Norway.