Geosphere

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What causes tsunamis?

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Tsunamis are caused by underwater disturbances such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanoes.

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Which layer of the Earth's core is mostly liquid?

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The outer core is mostly liquid.

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What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

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The mantle is the thickest layer of the Earth.

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth?

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The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth.

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What type of waves travel through Earth's interior during an earthquake?

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Seismic waves travel through Earth's interior during an earthquake.

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What is the Earth's crust?

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The Earth's crust is the outermost layer that we live on.

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is the layer of the Earth between the crust and the outer core, and it is made of solid rock that can flow slowly.

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What is the inner core?

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The inner core is the solid, innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

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What is the outer core?

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The outer core is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core.

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What are seismic waves?

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Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the Earth, often caused by earthquakes.