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earthquake/ valcano
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| earthquake | An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement of the Earth’s crust along faults. |
| fault | A fault is a crack in the Earth’s crust where rocks have moved past each other. |
| seismic wave | A seismic wave is a vibration that travels through the Earth, usually caused by an earthquake or volcanic activity. |
| focus | The focus is the point inside the Earth where an earthquake begins. |
| epicenter | The epicenter is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake starts underground. |
| volcano | A volcano is an opening in the Earth’s surface where lava, ash, and gases can erupt from below. |
| hot spot | A hot spot is a place deep inside the Earth where hot molten rock rises and can create volcanoes. |