Earthquakes and Faults

Front

What is the term for the geological effects and overall damage caused by an earthquake?

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Intensity

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What do we call the region on the earth’s surface where a violent earthquake is felt?

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Epicenter

Front

How do rock particles move during the passage of a P wave through the rock?

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Back and forth parallel to the direction of wave travel.

Front

Which government agency in the Philippines is responsible for monitoring earthquakes?

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PHIVOLCS

Front

What type of fault is characterized by horizontal movement of rock layers?

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Strike Slip

Front

What is the term for the point within the earth where an earthquake originates?

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Focus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What type of fault occurs when the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall?

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Dip Slip Normal

Front

What type of fault occurs when the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall?

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Dip Slip Reverse

Front

What is the scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?

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Richter Scale

Front

What is the term for seismic waves that travel through the earth and are responsible for shaking?

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Earthquake Waves