e.g Earthquake (ACTIVE AND INACTIVE FAULTS , SEISMIC WAVES) Flashcards

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is one that has moved in the past and is expected to move again.

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active fault

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is a seismic structure that have not seen or experienced any earthquake activity in the past millions of years.

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inactive fault

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are vibrations in the ground.

A

Seismic waves

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two types of seismic waves

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body waves and surface waves

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Body waves can travel through the earth’s inner layers, but surface waves can only move along the surface of the planet like ripples on water

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A ______ or ______, is an instrument used to detect and record earthquakes.

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seismograph ; seisometer

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