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earthquakes
vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| earthquakes | vibrations in the ground |
| fault | a break in earth lithosphere |
| seismic wave | vibrations of elastic energy that travel through the Earth, generated by earthquakes, explosions, or volcanic activity |
| focus | the center of activity, attention, or interest, as well as the ability to concentrate mental effort on a specific task or goal |
| epicenter | the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake or underground explosion originates |
| volcano | a vent or opening in the Earth's crust that allows molten rock (magma), ash, and gases to escape, often forming a mountain, and can be classified as active, dormant, or extinct based on eruption frequency |
| hotspot | a place of intense activity, popularity, danger, or technology |