Earthquakes!

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the forces of plate movement.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath the other.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What are P-waves?

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P-waves, or primary waves, are the fastest seismic waves and can travel through solids and liquids.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is a reverse fault?

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A reverse fault is a type of fault where the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall, typically associated with compressional forces.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

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What are S-waves?

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S-waves, or secondary waves, are seismic waves that are slower than P-waves and can only travel through solids.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the focus of an earthquake?

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The focus of an earthquake is the point within the Earth where the earthquake originates.

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What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

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The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What is the Richter scale?

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The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2