Earthquakes

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What is the Richter scale?

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A scale used to measure the strength of earthquakes.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large pieces of Earth's crust that move and interact with each other, causing earthquakes.

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Can earthquakes be predicted?

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No, earthquakes cannot be accurately predicted.

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What causes earthquakes?

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The shaking that results from the movement of rock beneath Earth's surface.

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Can human activities cause earthquakes?

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No, people cannot cause earthquakes.

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What is an earthquake?

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A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rocks beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the focus of an earthquake?

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The point inside the Earth where an earthquake originates.

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What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

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The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.

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What is a seismic wave?

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A wave of energy that travels through the Earth, often caused by earthquakes.

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What is a fault?

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A crack in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred.