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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An earthquake that occurs as a result of a larger previous earthquake. | Aftershock |
| A temporary state in which loose soil and rock materials take on the property of liquid, often as a result of severe ground-shaking. | liquefaction |
| "Harbor Wave" - seismic sea wave that begins over an earthquake focus and can be highly destructive when it crashes on shore. | Tsunami |
| A type of seismic -safe building designed to reduce the amount of energy that reaches buildings during earthquakes. Sits on rubber pads or springs - like a car. | Base - Isolated - Building |