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Defintion:
An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor or temblor) is the result of a sudden release of energy in the earths crust that creates seismic waves.
What is an earthquake?
Used to describe both sudden slip on a fault, and the resulting ground shaking and radiated seismic energy caused by the slip Caused by volcanic or magmatic activity, Caused by other sudden stress changes in the earth.
Strike-Slip
Thrust
Normal
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Focus
point inside the Earth where an earthquake begins Epicenter point on Earths surface above focus
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Typical Seismogram
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A type of seismic wave that compresses and expands the ground The first wave to arrive at an earthquake
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Surface Waves
Move along the Earths surface Produces motion in the upper crust
Motion can be up and down Motion can be around Motion can be back and forth
How do scientists calculate how far a location is from the epicenter of an earthquake?
Scientists calculate the difference between arrival times of the P waves and S waves
The further away an earthquake is, the greater the time between the arrival of the P waves and the S waves
Locating Earthquakes
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Locating Earthquakes
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Locating Earthquakes
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Conclusion:
To help prevent a roof from collapsing, builders make the roof out of light-weight materials. Outdoor walls are made with stronger and more reinforced materials such as steel or reinforced concrete. During an earthquake flexible windows may help hold the windows together so they dont break.