Earth's Hazards-Topic 5 Vocabuary

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What is a fault?

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An area in Earth's crust where tectonic plates meet.

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What is a tsunami?

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A massive wave created by an earthquake.

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What is an earthquake?

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A shift that releases pressure on Earth's crust and causes the crust to shake.

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What is an eruption?

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The release of material from a volcano.

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What is an avalanche?

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A massive amount of snow, ice, and rocks suddenly sliding down a slope.

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What causes a tsunami?

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Tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

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What is the difference between a fault and an earthquake?

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A fault is a location where tectonic plates meet, while an earthquake is the shaking that occurs when pressure is released along a fault.

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What is a volcanic eruption?

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A volcanic eruption is when magma from inside the Earth escapes to the surface, often causing lava flows, ash clouds, and pyroclastic flows.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large pieces of Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope due to gravity.