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Earth's Dynamic syst
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| crater | A bowl like hole that forms when rock explodes from a volcano during an eruption |
| earthquake | Vibrations within earth caused by the sudden release of energy , usually as a result of the movement of rocks along a fault |
| gesyer | A geyser is a rare type of hot spring that intermittently erupts hot water and steam due to the specific conditions of the Earth's dynamic geothermal system |
| hot spring | a natural surface discharge point for geothermally heated groundwater. |
| volcano | A landform , usually cone-shaped produced by a collection of erupted material around a vent or opening on the surface of earth and through which gas and erupted material pass |
| fossil | Preserved remains of an organism , usually from prehistoric times |