Science Earthquake

This is called the Earth's landmass

It makes up most of the ocean floor

A region in pacific ocean characterized by frequent seismic and volcanic activities.

This is the rock above the fault zone.

PHIVOLCS acronym stands for:

A type of seismic wave (also a type of Body wave) that can move through solid rocks and liquid magma

A break or fracture in the Earth crust that movement has taken place.

Type of fault where hanging wall move upward in relation to football caused Plates to pull apart.

Type of fault where hanging wall move upward in relation to football caused Plates to squeeze together.

The strength of an earthquake felt by humans.