Explore the causes and effects of earthquakes.
The sudden shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates
The large pieces of Earth's lithosphere that move and cause earthquakes
The point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake’s origin
The point inside the Earth where an earthquake originates
The scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake
The fracture in Earth’s crust where movement has occurred, leading to an earthquake
The waves of energy released during an earthquake; includes P-Waves, S-Waves, and Surface Waves
Smaller earthquakes following the main shock of a large earthquake
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The sudden shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates
Earthquake
The large pieces of Earth's lithosphere that move and cause earthquakes
Tectonic Plates
The point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake’s origin
Epicenter
The point inside the Earth where an earthquake originates
Focus (Hypocenter)
The scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake
Richter Scale
The fracture in Earth’s crust where movement has occurred, leading to an earthquake
Fault
The waves of energy released during an earthquake; includes P-Waves, S-Waves, and Surface Waves
Seismic Waves
Smaller earthquakes following the main shock of a large earthquake
Aftershocks
The process of using seismographs and other tools to track and predict earthquakes
Earthquake Monitoring
Instruments used to record the intensity, duration, and direction of an earthquake
Seismographs
An earthquake that originates from a depth less than 70 kilometers within the Earth's crust
Shallow Focus Earthquake
An earthquake that originates from a depth greater than 300 kilometers within the Earth
Deep Focus Earthquake
A large sea wave caused by an undersea earthquake or other disturbance
Tsunami
Areas more likely to experience earthquakes, such as the Ring of Fire
Earthquake-Prone Areas
Regions where one tectonic plate is pushed under another, often leading to major earthquakes
Subduction Zones
The practices of planning and preparing for an earthquake
Earthquake Preparedness
A phenomenon where saturated soil temporarily loses strength and acts as a liquid during an earthquake
Liquefaction
The edges where two tectonic plates meet and where earthquakes often occur
Plate Boundaries
The probability of an earthquake occurring in a given area
Seismic Risk
The process of mapping areas with the potential risk of experiencing earthquakes
Seismic Hazard Mapping
Famous earthquakes such as the 1906 San Francisco, 2011 Japan, 1960 Chile
Notable Earthquakes
Earthquakes often occur in volcanic regions and can trigger eruptions
Earthquakes and Volcanic Activity
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