Earthquakes Flashcards
1
Q
Which countries have a lot of earthquakes
A
New Zealand and Japan
2
Q
What is used to measure earthquakes
A
The seismograph is used to measure earthquakes
3
Q
How are earthquakes formed
A
Two plates colliding creates earthquakes
4
Q
Examples of earthquakes
A
Nepal, Donegal 2017,Japan 2011,Haiti 2010
5
Q
What is the Focus
A
The point inside the crust where the pressure is released is called the focus
6
Q
Where is the focus located
A
The focus is inside the crust
7
Q
Where is the epicentre located
A
The epicentre is located on the earth’s surface above the focus
