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What is the Seiche Effect?

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The Seiche Effect is a warning that a tsunami is about to occur when the water gets sucked back out to the ocean.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a group of active volcanoes along fault lines in the Pacific Ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the innermost layer of the Earth made of?

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The innermost layer of the Earth, known as the inner core, is made of solid iron metal.

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How can the epicenter of an earthquake be found?

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The epicenter of an earthquake can be found using a method called triangulation, which involves readings from three different locations.

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What is the third layer of the Earth made of?

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The third layer of the Earth, known as the outer core, is made out of liquid iron metal.

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What is the difference between the inner core and outer core?

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The inner core is solid and made of iron, while the outer core is liquid and also made of iron.

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What geological feature is commonly associated with the Pacific Ocean?

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The Pacific Ocean is commonly associated with the Ring of Fire, which contains many active volcanoes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is triangulation in the context of earthquakes?

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Triangulation is a method used to determine the epicenter of an earthquake by analyzing data from three different seismic stations.

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What happens to water during the Seiche Effect?

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During the Seiche Effect, water is temporarily sucked back out to the ocean, which can indicate an impending tsunami.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What type of rock is typically found in the inner core?

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The inner core is primarily composed of solid iron, which is a metal.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1