Module 5: Geologic Hazard

Defined as a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition.

The first theory to satisfactorily explain earthquakes.

The potential loss of life, injury, or destroyed or damaged assets which could occur to a system.

TRUE or FALSE:

(P-waves) travel faster, move in a push-pull pattern, travel through solids, liquids and gases, and cause less damage due to their smaller size.

Indonesian term that describes a hot or cold mixture of water and rock fragments that flows down the slopes of a volcano.

A topography formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum due to the formation of groundwater.

The severity of earthquake shaking is assessed using a descriptive scale.

Types of waves that only appear at the surface similar to ocean waves.

Final stage during which a sudden drop in stress which are smaller earthquakes or ruptures. It release the remaining elastic strain.

TRUE OR FALSE:

Hypocenter is the location on the surface of the Earth directly above where the earthquake starts.