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Earth science
Any of several geological sciences that are concerned with the earth, its origins, and all of its various structures and physical forms and phenomena.
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elastic rebound theory
Earth science; Seismology
The theory of earthquake generation proposing that faults remain locked while strain energy slowly accumulates in the surrounding rock and then suddenly slip, releasing this ...
rossi-forel intensity scale
Earth science; Seismology
The Rossi-Forel scale is a measure of intensity of shaking from an earthquake. This scale was replaced by the Mercalli intensity scale.
reverse faulting
Earth science; Seismology
The rock above the fault plane (the "hanging" wall) moves up and over the rock below ("foot" wall).
seismic risk
Earth science; Seismology
The probability of social or economic consequences of an earthquake.
backarc
Earth science; Seismology
The region landward of the chain of volcanoes (volcanic arc) in a subduction system.
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