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Earthquake!
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Ground movements that occur when blocks of rock in Earth move suddenly or release energy. |
| Focus | A place within the Earth along a fault at which the first motion of an earthquake occurs |
| Epicenter | Right above the focus of the earthquake on Earth's surface |
| Tectonic Plate Boundary | Where two or more tectonic plates meet |
| Fault | A break in Earth's crust along which blocks of rock move |
| Elastic rebound | The return of a rock to its original shape after an earthquake |
| Deformation | The process by which rock becomes deformed and changes shape due to stress |