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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 |
| geyser | a hot spring that erupts periodically and forcefully because of pressure from underlying gases. |
| hot spring | Rock that formed when magma or lava cooled and crystallized on or below earth's surface |
| volcano | A landform usually cone-shaped produced by a collection of erupted material around a vent or opening on the surface |
| fossil | Preserved remains of an organism usually from prehistoric times |