earthquakes 2 Flashcards

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focus

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the point inside the earth where the earthquake starts.

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epicenter

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the point on the earth’s surface where the earthquake starts. the epicenter is directly above the focus on the earth’s crust

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primary impacts

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primary impacts are the immediate impacts and damage

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secondary impacts

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secondary impacts are the after-effects of an earthquake.

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development

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development means improving the economic and social conditions in a country and the quality of life of the people living there.

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