US Shaking Hazards

It is a series of waves caused by an underwater earthquake.

• Ground Rupture

• Ground Subsidence

• Tsunami

• Ground Shaking

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

It occurs when the top layers of soil and rock slip on sloping ground, triggered by earthquake ground motion.

• Ground Subsidence

• Earthquake Induced Landslide

• Rainfall Induced Landslide

• Volcanic Related Landslide

What potential earthquake hazard is shown on the picture?

• Ground Subsidence

• Liquefaction

• Tsunami

• Ground Rupture

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

It is defined as the lowering of the land surface

• Ground Subsidence

• Ground Rupture

• Ground Shaking

• Tsunami

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

It refers to the vibration of the ground during an earthquake

• Landslide

• Ground Rupture

• Ground Shaking

• Ground Subsidence

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What do you specifically call this Potential Earthquake Hazard?

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Complete the statement: Hear an unusual __________ sound.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the direct translation of TSUNAMI

Why is the Philippines prone to frequent and active earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

• Because it is along the Typhoon Belt

• Because of the movement of the Western edge

• Because it is near the Pacific Ring of Fire

• Because of the Philippine Fault System

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What potential earthquake hazard can also be caused by Heavy Rainfall?

• Tsunami

• Storm Surge

• Ground Subsidence

• Landslide