Earthquakes/tsunamis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the righter scale and what does it measure?
A
The Richter scale is a scale for measuring the magnitude of earthquakes
2
Q
What is an earth quake?
A
An earth quake is a sudden movement and shaking of the earth caused by the movement of the plates
3
Q
What is the point where the earthquake starts called?
A
The focus
4
Q
What is the plate above on the earths surface directly above the focus called?
A
The epicentre
5
Q
True or false: the epicentre is where most damage is done
A
True
6
Q
What are after shocks?
A
After shocks are mini earth quakes that come after the main earthquake
7
Q
What was the strength of the Japan 2011 earthquake and tsunami on the Richter scale
A
9.5
8
Q
What are tremors
A
Tremors are movement that travel out of the focus
