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Earth Science Unit 6
Introduction to Earth & Environmental Science
Earth and Materials
Common Rocks
Tectonic Hazards Revision
Earthquakes
An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.
Earth's Cycles

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.