Earthquakes And Earth's Interior Flashcards
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Definition of a Earthquake
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the vibration of Earth produced by the rapid release of energy
2
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Definition of a Focus
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the point within Earth where the earthquake starts
3
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Definition of a Epicenter
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the location on the surface directly above the focus
4
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Definition of a Fault
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are fractures in Earth where movement has occurred
5
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Definition of a Aftershock
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An aftershock is a small earthquake that
follows the main earthquake
6
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Definition of a Foreshocks
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A foreshock is a small earthquake that often precedes a major earthquake
7
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Definition of a Seismographs
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Seismographs are instruments that record earthquake waves
8
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Definition of a Seismograms
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Seismograms are traces of amplified, electronically recorded ground motion made by seismographs
