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Earthquakes
Term | Definition |
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Earthquake | A series of seismic waves caused when plates collide. |
Fault line | A crack in the earths surface. |
Focus | The within the crust where the rock breaks and the earthquakes begin |
Epicentre | The surface above the focus |
Seismograph | Used to measure shocks caused by earthquakes |
Richter Scale | Used to measure earthquakes strength |
Aftershocks | Smaller tremors sent out after an earthquake |