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earth earthquates
vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| earthquake | An earthquake is the sudden, rapid shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the release of energy in the lithosphere |
| fault | a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock. |
| seismic wave | a mechanical wave of acoustic energy that travels through the Earth or other planetary bodies, typically generated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, magma movement, large landslides, or man-made explosions |
| focus | a center of activity, attraction, or attention. |
| epicenter | the point on the Earth's surface directly above a hypocenter or focus, the point where an earthquake or an underground explosion originates |
| volcano | an opening in a planet's crust (like Earth's) that allows hot, molten rock (magma), ash, and gases to escape from below the surface, often building up into a mountain or hill over time |
| hot spot | a small area or region with a relatively hot temperature in comparison to its surroundings. |
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