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Earth's dynamic syst
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| crater | a bowl like hole that forms when rock explodes from a volcano during a eruption. |
| earthquake | vibrations within earth caused by the sudden release of energy, usually as a result of the movement of rocks along the fault |
| geyser | a hot spring in which water intermittently boils, sending a tall column of water and steam into the air. |
| hot spring | a spring of naturally hot water, typically heated by subterranean volcanic activity. |
| volcano | a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are being or have been erupted from the earth's crust. |
| fossil | the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock. |