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Earth Science
Terms and Definition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fault | A crack in the earth surface along which movement take place |
| Tsunami | Large ocean wave created by undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption |
| Seismic wave | Wave from an earthquake are know as there |
| Richer scale | Used to measure the strength of earthquakes |
| Epicenter | The area of the earth surface that is directly above the origin of an earthquake |