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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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mantle (of the earth)
Natural environment; Earthquake
That part of the earth between the crust and the core.
seismology
Natural environment; Earthquake
The study of earthquakes, earthquake sources, and the propagation of seismic waves.
seismometer
Natural environment; Earthquake
The sensor that detects the seismic wave energy and transform it into an electric voltage.
seismotectonic zone or province
Natural environment; Earthquake
A geographic area characterized by similar geology and earthquake characteristics.
shear modulus
Natural environment; Earthquake
The ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a material during simple shear.
shear waves
Natural environment; Earthquake
Waves that radiate out from an earthquake’s epicenter rocking from side to side at a fast pace.
shock waves
Natural environment; Earthquake
The waves of energy that are produced underground as rocks snap; when they reach the surface they cause violent shaking.
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