The Restless Earth-What are earthquakes and where do they occur? (1.6) 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyRock landscapes and processesGCSEAQA Created by: SofalofCreated on: 06-11-12 18:06 A sudden and brief period of intense ground shaking Earthquake 1 of 6 The point in the Earth's crust where the earthquake originates Focus 2 of 6 A logarithmic scale used for measuring earthquakes, based on scientific recordings of the amount of movement Richter scale 3 of 6 The point at the Earth's surface directly above the focus Epicentre 4 of 6 Seismic waves generated by an earthquake that pass through the Earth's crust Shock waves 5 of 6 A means of measuring earthquakes by describing and comparing the damage done, on a scale of I to XII Mercalli scale 6 of 6
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