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Inside Earth 2:2
Ch. 2:2 Measuring Earthquakes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Aftershock | An earthquake that occurs as a result of a larger previous earthquake |
| Liquefaction | A temporary state in which loose soil and rock materials take on the property of liquid, often as a result of severe ground-shaking. (Basically makes quicksand. ) |
| Tsunami | " Harbor Wave " - Seismic sea wave that begins over an earthquake focus and can be highly destructive when it crashes on shore. |
| Base-isolated building | A type of seismic -safe building designed to reduce the amount of energy that reaches building during earthquake. Sits on rubber pads or springs - like car. |