Earthquakes Flashcards by Rían O’callaghan

Q

Focus

A

Where the earthquake begins below the surface

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Q

Epicentre

A

The point the earthquake starts above the surface

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Q

Shockwaves/tremors

A

Spread out in circles around the focus

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Q

Flaunt lines

A

Large cracks on the earths crust

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Q

Most popular scale for earthquakes

A

Richter scale

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