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Earthquake
Of or pertaining to the natural phenomenon when tectonic plates slide or move causing the Earth's surface also move which causes devastating damage to cities and towns.
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liquefaction
Natural environment; Earthquake
The process by which water-saturated unconsolidated sediments subjected to shaking in an earthquake temporarily lose strength and behave like a fluid.
exposure (earthquake)
Natural environment; Earthquake
The potential casualties or economic loss to all or to specific subsets of population or structures from one or more earthquakes in an area.
lithosphere
Natural environment; Earthquake
The solid outer crust of the earth including the crust and upper mantle.
fault
Natural environment; Earthquake
A fracture in the earth along which the two sides have been displaced relative to each other.
loss estimation and loss reduction
Natural environment; Earthquake
Estimation and reduction of loss or damage that will result from earthquakes.
fault plane
Natural environment; Earthquake
A plane that approximates the rupture surface of a fault.
