Key Definition - Natural Hazard Revision

Question 1

Aftershock

Answer 1

Aftershocks are the smaller earthquakes that follow the main earthquake.

Question 2

seismometer

Answer 2

A seismometer measures the vibrations caused by an earthquake.

Question 3

At what sort of plate boundaries might earthquakes take place?

Answer 3

Earthquakes can take place along all plate boundaries. Volcanoes only occur along constructive and destructive plate boundaries.