What is an earthquake?
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An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.
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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 the location where an earthquake originates.
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What are seismic waves?
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Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the Earth and are caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
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What are P-waves?
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P-waves, or primary waves, are the fastest seismic waves and can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.
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What are S-waves?
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S-waves, or secondary waves, are slower than P-waves and can only travel through solids.
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What are surface waves?
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Surface waves are seismic waves that travel along the Earth's surface and are responsible for most of the damage during an earthquake.
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What is the magnitude of an earthquake?
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The magnitude is a measure of the amount of energy released during an earthquake, often measured on the Richter scale.
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