Earthquake Crossword Puzzle

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Earthquake Crossword Puzzle

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  • earthquake: the shaking of the earth due to the movement of the crustal plates.
  • focus: this is where the earthquake originates
  • epicenter: the area directly above the focus.
  • magnitude: this refers to the amount of energy released by the earthquake.
  • intensity: this refers to the damage that resulted from the earthquake.
  • volcanic: this type of earthquake is caused by the eruption of a volcano.
  • tectonic: this type of earthquake results from the movement of the tectonic plates.
  • tsunami: this is a result of an earthquake underwater.
  • seismograph: device used to measure an earthquakes magnitude.
  • richter: the scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake
  • phivolcs: the agency in the philippines that monitors volcanic activities and earthquakes
  • seismologist: the person who studies earthquakes.
  • aftershock: the shaking that follows after an earthquake.
  • plates: broken pieces of the earth's crust.
  • fissure: a crack or opening of the earth's crust.