Quakes Flashcards
FOR SUM GUD STUDIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
What is the slowest Seismic wave and most damaging?
Surface waves
What is the aftermath of a larger earthquake called?
Aftershock
What is used to describe the magnitude of an earthquake?
The Richter scale
What is the fastest and least damaging seismic wave?
(P) Primary Waves
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What is the second most damaging and fast wave called?
(S) Secondary waves
What is a Tsunami?
A huge wave of water caused by earthquakes. also a character from a good book.
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How do volcanoes do what they do?
Convection currents
What is a convection current?
not a currant in an oven on convection bake. A current of magma under the crust, where hot material rises and cool material falls.