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  • Created on: 20-02-24 13:50
Earthquake
The point on the ground surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
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Epicentre
Sudden violent shaking of the ground.
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Seismic waves
The scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake or landslide.
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Richter scale
The point underground where the earthquake is triggered.
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Focus
Shock waves radiating out from the focus of an earthquake.
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Plate boundaries
A movement or tremor in the earths crust.
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Sudden violent shaking of the ground.

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Epicentre

Card 3

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The scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake or landslide.

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Card 4

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The point underground where the earthquake is triggered.

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Card 5

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Shock waves radiating out from the focus of an earthquake.

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