Earthquakes

Front

A sudden strong movement of the Earth is called a(n)

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Earthquake

Front

The place where an earthquake originates inside the Earth's surface is called...

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Focus

Front

The place on the Earth's surface, above the origin of the earthquake.

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Epicenter

Front

What is the instrument used to measure earthquakes?

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Seismograph

Front

Which type of wave travels the fastest? Primary Wave, Secondary Wave, Surface Wave

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Primary Wave

Front

Minimum number of seismograph stations needed to locate an earthquake epicenter?

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3

Front

Which wave can travel through solids only? Options: P - Primary, S - Secondary, Surface

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S - Secondary

Front

Measures the magnitude or size, of an Earthquake

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Richter scale

Front

Which wave is the most destructive and travels on the surface?

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Surface Wave

Front

What type of earthquake wave moves in an up-and-down pattern?

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S wave