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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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Natural environment; Earthquake
A locality at which the actual or potential effects of an earthquake are evaluated.
slip (fault)
Natural environment; Earthquake
The relative displacement of one of two points on opposite sides of a fault.
slip rate
Natural environment; Earthquake
The average velocity of displacement of points on opposite sides of a fault.
snow avalanche
Natural environment; Earthquake
A large mass of snow, falling, sliding, or flowing very rapidly under the force of gravity.
soil
Natural environment; Earthquake
A natural occurring layer of minerals and organic material capable of supporting vegetation. In engineering, all unconsolidated material above bedrock.
soil profile
Natural environment; Earthquake
The vertical arrangement of soil horizons down to the parent material.
stick-slip
Natural environment; Earthquake
Jerky frictional fault slip in which the opposing blocks of rock, held by friction, episodically and suddenly slide.
