Volcanoes and earthquakes

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What is a reverse fault?

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A type of fault where two tectonic plates push together, causing rock to be forced upward.

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What is the principal ingredient in all types of magma?

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Silica.

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What lung disease is caused by exposure to volcanic ash?

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Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis.

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What type of earthquake wave moves back and forth in a zigzag pattern?

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Love wave.

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What are secondary waves in an earthquake?

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Waves that move through the Earth and are slower than primary waves, often causing more damage.

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What is the difference between a normal fault and a reverse fault?

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A normal fault occurs when tectonic plates pull apart, while a reverse fault occurs when they push together.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is found underground, while lava is magma that has reached the Earth's surface.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

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What is a volcanic eruption?

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