Causes Of An Eathquake Flashcards
1
Q
What is an earthquake
A
Shaking or vibration of earths crust due to movement of earths plates
2
Q
Where can earthquakes occur
A
Along any type of plate boundary
3
Q
How earthquakes occur
A
When tensions released from inside crust
4
Q
What happens when plates get stuck
A
Pressure builds up
When it is eventually released an earthquake tends to occur
5
Q
What is the focus
A
Point inside the crust where pressure is released
6
Q
Point on earths surface above focus is called
A
Epicentre
7
Q
What is the earthquakes energy release as
A
Seismic waves
8
Q
What do seismic waves do
A
Spread out from the focus
9
Q
Where are waves the strongest
A
At epicentre becoming less strong as they travel
10
Q
Where will most damage occur
A
Near epicentre
