Earthquakes

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What type of fault is the San Andreas in California?

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Transform fault: A type of fault where two tectonic plates slide past each other.

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What is the focus of an earthquake?

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The point below Earth's surface where rock first breaks, initiating an earthquake.

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What are the three types of plate boundaries?

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Transform, Convergent, Divergent: These are the three main types of boundaries where tectonic plates interact.

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Which type of wave is the first to arrive after an earthquake occurs?

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P Wave: The primary wave that travels fastest through the Earth.

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What type of boundary is associated with rift zones?

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Divergent boundary: Where tectonic plates move apart from each other.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates collide, often causing earthquakes and mountain formation.

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What is a transform boundary?

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

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What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

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

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What are seismic waves?

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Waves of energy that travel through the Earth, produced by earthquakes.

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What is a fault?

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A fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred.