Earthquake Flashcard

Front

What is the point within the Earth where an earthquake starts called?

Back

Focus

Front

How are the sides of Cinder Cone volcanoes described?

Back

Steep-sided

Front

What does the moment magnitude scale measure?

Back

The scale of energy released by an earthquake

Front

Where are most composite cone volcanoes located?

Back

The Ring of Fire

Front

Which image models secondary waves?

Back

Bottom

Front

What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

Back

Epicenter

Front

What type of seismic waves can travel through solids and liquids?

Back

P-waves (Primary waves)

Front

What is the term for the fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred?

Back

Fault

Front

What is the name of the scale used to measure the intensity of earthquakes based on their effects?

Back

Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale

Front

What type of volcano is characterized by explosive eruptions and steep slopes?

Back

Composite volcano