Rapid Changes on Earth

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The study of earthquakes is called...

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seismology

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The molten rock BENEATH Earth's surface is called...

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magma

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Sudden movement of loose rock and soil down a steep slope is called a...

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landslide

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The ______________ is the point UNDERGROUND where an earthquake starts.

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focus

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A very large ocean wave that is caused by an underwater earthquake is a/an...

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tsunami

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Movements of Earth's crust usually take place along a/an...

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fault line

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A/An _______________ is a sudden movement of part of Earth's crust.

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earthquake

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An earthquake is felt most strongly, or has the greatest intensity at the...

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epicenter

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The slow, continuous movement along a fault line is called...

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creep

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A/An ________________ is an opening in Earth's crust through which hot ash, gases, and molten rock escape.

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volcano