More about Ground Shaking Flashcards
1
Q
Earthquakes happen along…
A
faults or crack when rocks underground break and change in position
2
Q
The movement of the breaking rocks cause…
A
Seismic waves or vibration of the ground
3
Q
Where do earthquakes originate?
A
focus
4
Q
What causes seismic waves?
A
movement of rocks underground
5
Q
How does an earthquake occur?
A
when rock underground move causing them to break and release a large amount of energy
