earthquakes
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| epicentre | is the point where the tremors first reach the surface and the effects of the earthquake are usually at their strongest
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| focus | is the centre of the earthquake where the shockwaves are sent from
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| seismograph | is the instrument used to measure and record the seismic waves
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| richter scale | is the measure of the magnitude / strength of the earthquake
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| tsunami | is an earthquake that has their epicentre under oceans which generate large waves
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| subduction zone | is when the heavier plate is forced to sink underneath the other plate
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| transform boundary | is when two plates grind or slide past each other causing massive stress or tension and friction causing vibrations
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| divergent boundary | is when two plates seperate and move away from each other
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| convergent boundary | is when two plates collide and come together
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