Tectonics - why do earthquakes occur at convergent plate boundaries? Flashcards

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What is an Epicentre?

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The point on the ground directly above the focus where the greatest force of the earthquake is felt.

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What is the focus?

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The point were the earthquake happens underground/

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What percent of earthquakes happen on convergent plate boundaries?

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90%

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How to measure earthquakes?

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seismoniter

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Tsumani

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Tsunamis are usually created by earthquakes

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