Catastrophic Events

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What are geologic catastrophic events?

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Geologic catastrophic events are natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions that can occur suddenly and without warning.

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True or False: Geologic catastrophic events can occur without warning.

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True

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a series of enormous ocean waves typically caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

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Where are most volcanoes found?

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Most volcanoes are found at the Ring of Fire, which is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

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What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

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The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake originates.

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At what types of boundaries do volcanoes form?

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Volcanoes can form at divergent, convergent, and hot spot boundaries.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is a sudden and rapid shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What causes a volcanic eruption?

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A volcanic eruption occurs when there is a buildup of pressure from molten rock, gases, and debris within the Earth.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped zone in the Pacific Ocean basin known for its high volcanic and seismic activity.

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What is a fault line?

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A fault line is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, which can lead to earthquakes.