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earthquake/volcano
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| earthquake | the sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by the release of energy in the Earth’s crust. |
| fault | an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature, especially in a piece of work or in a person's character. |
| seismic wave | an elastic wave in the earth produced by an earthquake or other means. |
| focus | the center of interest or activity. |
| epicenter | he point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake. |
| volcano | an opening, vent, or fissure in a planet or moon's crust that allows molten rock (magma), ash, and gases to escape from below the surface. |
| hot spot | a small area or region with a relatively hot temperature in comparison to its surroundings. |