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Asthenosphere – A weak zone in the upper part of the Earth's
mantle where
rock can be deformed in response to stress, resulting
in movement of the overlying crust.
Body waves - Waves that travel through the earth’s inner layer.
Long waves – the fastest surface wave and move the ground from
side-to-side.
Oceanic crust – The part of Earth's lithosphere that surfaces in the ocean basins.
Surface Waves – Can only move along the surface of the planet.
Trench – Long deep hole dug in the ground, usually with steep or
vertical
sides.