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terms and definitons

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epicenter   point on earth's surface directly above an earthquake's focus.  
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fault   fracture that occurs when rocks break and that results in relative movement of opposing sides; can form as a result of compression, being pulled apart or shear.  
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focus   point deep inside earth where energy is realeased, causing an earhquake.  
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lava   molten rock flowing onto earth's surface  
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richter scale   used to measure the strength of earthquakes  
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seismic waves   waves from an earthquake are known as these  
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ring of fire   the zone of earthquakes and volcanoes surrounding the pacific ocean  
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subduction   the process of an oceanic plate colliding with and descending underneath a contineatal plate  
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