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Dinamic Earth
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tectonic plates | The tectonic plates are the big slabes of rock that float ontop of the mantle and cause earthquakes when they bump into, slide past or move away from each other. |
| tremor | A tremor is a smaller eathquake that can come either before of after the main earthquake. |
| epicentre | The epicentre is the point directly above the focus on the surface. |
| hypocentre/focus | The focus/hypocentre is the point were the eathquake begins. |
| core | The core is the centre of the earth and is liquid and very hot. |
| crust | The crust is the |
| mantle | |
| fault line | |
| primary waves | |
| secondary waves | |
| surface waves | |
| liquefaction | |
| siesmogragh | |
| Richter scale | |
| molten | |
| tsuamis | |
| aftershock | |
| Primary effects | Caused by the earthquake. |
| Secondary effects | Are a result of the Primary effects. |
| Compresion | |
| Tension | |
| Shear |