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earthquake/volcano
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| earthquake | a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action. |
| 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 | the point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake. |
| volcano | a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are being or have been erupted from the earth's crust. |
| hot spot | a small area or region with a relatively hot temperature in comparison to its surroundings. |