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Geology: Spelling 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fault | A crack in Earth's crust |
| Tsunami | A gigantic wave of seawater caused by an earthquake in oceanic crust |
| Geyser | An underground hot spring that periodically erupts, shooting hot water and steam into the air |
| Erosion | Any process or force that moves sediments to a new location |
| Glacier | An enormous, slow-moving mass of ice found in polar regions and near tops of tall mountains |
| Tectonic | Relating to the process of plate movement on Earth's surface |
| Molten | Melted |
| Seismograph | An Instrument used to track seismic waves traveling through the Earth |
| Epicenter | The point on Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's focus |
| Conclusion | A decision or opinion formed based on information you have |