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vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Earthquakes | the sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the breaking and shifting of underground rock |
| Fault | a defect, mistake, or weak point in a machine, system, or person that causes problems or failure |
| Seismic wave | vibrations that carry energy through the Earth’s layers |
| focus | the act of directing your attention |
| epicenter | the point on the Earth's surface directly above a hypocenter or focus, |
| Volcano | an opening in the Earth's crust that allows molten rock (magma), gases, and ash to escape from beneath the surface |
| Hot spot | a small area or region with a relatively hot temperature in comparison to its surroundings. |