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Earth Science
Terms and Definition
Term | Definition |
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Fault | A crack in the earth surface along which movement take place |
Tsunami | Large ocean wave created by undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption |
Seismic wave | Wave from an earthquake are know as there |
Richer scale | Used to measure the strength of earthquakes |
Epicenter | The area of the earth surface that is directly above the origin of an earthquake |