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Dynamic Earth
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tectonic plates | Big slabs of rock that float on the mantle and create earthquakes. |
| mantle | the biggest layer of the earth just under the crust. |
| liquifaction | liquifaction is when the ground turns to liquid caused by an earthquake. |
| land slide | landslides happen when the earths soil gets shaken loose from the mountain and falls down. |
| tsunami | tsunamis are giant waves that come rushing to shore from the ocean caused by an earthquake. |
| sieches | are mini tsunamis that can happen in baths, pools, or even fountains. |
| turbine | a turbine is like a fan that turns water into steam. |
| megma | megma is lava that is still under ground and hasn't risen to the surface. |