Volcanic and Seismic Concepts

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What is the relationship between earthquakes and tectonic plates?

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Earthquakes usually occur near the boundaries of tectonic plates.

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What are giant ocean waves called?

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Tsunami.

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What do we call an area where more than two tectonic plates interact?

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Plate boundary zones.

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Are deep earthquakes more common than shallow earthquakes?

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False.

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What is the starting point of an earthquake called?

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Focus.

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What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

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Epicenter.

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What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

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Divergent boundary.

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What is a volcanic eruption?

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The release of magma, gas, and ash from a volcano.

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What is the term for molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

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Magma.

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What is the term for molten rock that has reached the Earth's surface?

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Lava.