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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| body wave | an earthquake wave that travels through the body of earth |
| surface wave | an earthquake wave that travels at the surface |
| p-wave | a primary earthquake wave |
| s-wave | a secondary earthquake wave |
| aftershock | an earthquake that occurs later along the same fault |
| epicenter | located on or above and earthquake s orgin |
| focus | the location below Earth's surface where an earthquakes energy is released |