Earthquakes

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What can earthquakes under the water cause?

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Tsunamis

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What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

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The point on the surface directly above the focus.

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Which famous transform fault creates significant earthquake activity in California?

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San Andreas

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What type of fault is characterized by lateral movement?

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Transform fault.

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What do S (secondary) waves do during an earthquake?

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Shake the ground.

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What is the focus of an earthquake?

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The point within the Earth where an earthquake originates.

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What type of plate boundary is associated with convergent earthquakes?

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Where two tectonic plates collide.

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What is a seismic wave?

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A wave of energy that travels through the Earth, often as a result of an earthquake.

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What is the Richter scale used for?

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To measure the magnitude of an earthquake.

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What is a tsunami?

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A series of ocean waves caused by large underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes.