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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| fault | A fracture in bedrock, along which blocks of rock on opposite sides of the fracture move |
| intensity | A measure of the damage done by an earthquake that is determined on the basis of the earthquake's effect on people, structures, and the natural environment |
| magnitude | A measure of the total amount of energy released at the focus of an earthquake |
| destructive | Causing damage or injury |
| stress | The amount of force being applied to a rock or surface |
| tsunami | A series of waves caused by undersea events, such as an earthquake beneath the ocean floor, |
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