e.g Earthquake (ACTIVE AND INACTIVE FAULTS , SEISMIC WAVES) Flashcards
1
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is one that has moved in the past and is expected to move again.
A
active fault
2
Q
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
3
Q
are vibrations in the ground.
A
Seismic waves
4
Q
two types of seismic waves
A
body waves and surface waves
5
Q
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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6
Q
A ______ or ______, is an instrument used to detect and record earthquakes.
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seismograph ; seisometer