
Earthquakes LAST
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are S-waves?
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S-waves, or secondary waves, are seismic waves that cause the most damage during an earthquake. They move through the Earth after P-waves.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are P-waves?
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P-waves, or primary waves, are the first seismic waves to arrive after an earthquake. They are compressional waves that can travel through solids and liquids.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an earthquake?
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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's crust caused by the release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the magnitude of an earthquake?
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The magnitude of an earthquake is a measure of the energy released during the event, commonly measured on the Richter scale.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes tsunamis?
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Tsunamis are caused by underwater disturbances such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 where an earthquake originates.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 stress is released.
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