Earthquake Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• 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.