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6Sci_EQ&Volcano

6Sci_Earthquake & Volcano (Bragg)

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Where was the deadliest earthquake? China
When an earthquake happens far from a plate boundary what is it called? Intraplate quakes
In which state is the San Andreas fault? California
What type of fault is the San Andreas Fault? Strike-slip fault
What wave moves along Earth's surface and causes the largest ground movements and the most damage? surface waves
What instrument constantly records ground movements? seismograph
What is the water wave caused by an earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide? tsunami
What is the point on Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake? epicenter
What is the point underground where the rocks first begin to move in an earthquake? focus or hypocenter
Where are the majority of volcanoes located? Ring of Fire
What are the Hawaiian Islands formed by? Hot Spot
What determines whether an eruption is explosive or nonexplosive? dissolved gases
When a volcano has a high silica content and high dissolved gas content will it be explosive or nonexplosive? Explosive
What volcano erupted in the state of Washington in 1980? Mount St. Helens
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