Earthquake Crossword Puzzle
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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.
