Earthquakes

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What is the Theory of Plate Tectonics?

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The Theory of Plate Tectonics explains that the Earth's crust is made up of large, moving plates that interact with each other, causing earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.

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What are the main parts of the Earth?

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The main parts of the Earth are the Crust, Mantle, Inner Core, and Outer Core.

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What does the Richter scale measure?

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The Richter scale measures the strength or magnitude of an earthquake.

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What are Body Waves?

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Body Waves are fast-moving seismic waves that travel through the Earth's interior.

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What is the focus of an earthquake?

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The focus of an earthquake is the initial point where the earthquake originates, located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

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

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What are Surface Waves?

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Surface Waves are seismic waves that travel along the Earth's surface and usually cause the most damage during an earthquake.

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What is a fault?

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A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, which can cause earthquakes when the blocks move.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.

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What is seismic activity?

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Seismic activity refers to the frequency and intensity of earthquakes in a particular area.