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Earthquakes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Earthquakes | a movement or trembling of the ground that is caused by a sudden release of energy when rocks move along a fault line |
| Mercalli Scale | The scale of shaking intensity in one location ranging from one to ten in intensity |
| tsunami | A series of powerful ocean waves caused bye a large under water earthquake or volcanic activity |
| richter scale | a formula based on the amplitude of the largest wave recorded on a specific type of tsunami wave |