Chapter 5. Section 2 Flashcards
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Seismograph
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An instrument that records vibrations in the ground and determines the location and strength of an earthquake
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Seismogram
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A tracing of earthquake motion that is created by a seismograph
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Epicenter
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The point on Earth’s surface that is directly above an earthquakes starting point, or focus
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Focus
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The point along a fault at which the first motion of an earthquakes occurs
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Richter Magnitude Scale
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Measures the strength of earthquakes by measuring ground motion located by seismograph stations
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Modified Merali Intenstiy Scale
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Measures earthquake intensity - Intensity level 1 describes an earthquake that is not felt by most people; an intensity level 10 indicates total damage.
