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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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Earthquake

outcrop

Natural environment; Earthquake

The area where a particular rock body reaches the surface.

overburden

Natural environment; Earthquake

Unconsolidated materials overlying rock.

paleoseismology

Natural environment; Earthquake

The study of geologically recent earthquakes.

period (wave)

Natural environment; Earthquake

The time interval required for one cycle of a wave.

phase

Natural environment; Earthquake

A stage in a periodic motion measured with respect to a reference and expressed in angular measure.

physiographic

Natural environment; Earthquake

The character and distribution of landforms.

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