5.1 Earthquakes Flashcards

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The study of earthquakes.

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seismology

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The bending, tilting, and breaking of the crust.

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Deformation

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The sudden return of elastically deformed rock to its undeformed shape.

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Elastic rebound

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A wave of energy that travels through the Earth.

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Seismic waves

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A seismic wave that causes particles of rock to move in a back-and-forth direction.

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P waves

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A seismic wave that cause particles of rock to move in a side-to-side direction.

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S waves

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