Unit 1 Module 2 Key Words 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeologyEarthquakesASOCR Created by: Gabby-ACreated on: 15-02-16 17:11 An Isoseismal Line Line of ‘equal shaking’ - A line on a map that joins up points of equal intensity, separating zones of different intensities 1 of 9 Intensity Measure of the surface damage caused by an earthquake 2 of 9 Mercalli Scale Measures the intensity of an earthquake and is based on the effects that are felt in the area 3 of 9 Magnitude A measure of the amount of strain energy released by an earthquake 4 of 9 Stress The force per unit area acting on or within a body 5 of 9 Strain The change in shape of a body in response to stress 6 of 9 A Seismograph A device which receives and records seismic vibrations 7 of 9 A Seismometer A device which receives seismic vibrations and converts them into a signal which can be transmitted and recorded 8 of 9 A Seismogram The paper or electronic record made by a seismograph 9 of 9
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