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Earth Science 7.3-4

An earthquake is a violent __________ of Earth's crust caused by a rapid release of ___________, shaking energy
What are four things that cause earthquakes? 1. Sudden movements along faults 2. Volcanic eruptions 3. Landslides 4. Meteor impacts
What is the study of earthquakes called? Seismology
When rocks undergo forces of tension or compression, they change their __________. shape
Low amounts of stress due to tension or compression can cause a process known as what? elastic deformation
In elastic deformation, rocks return to their original shape after the stress of compression or tension is removed. T of F? True
There are typically how many earthquakes in Earth's crust every year? 20
Define earthquake. An earthquake is a violent shaking of Earth's crust caused by a rapid release of energy.
What happens when the limits of elastic deformation are met? You have an earthquake
Created by: alsweethome
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