Earthquakes

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Earthquakes under the water can cause _________________________________.

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tsunamis

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Many earthquakes happen along the borders of...

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Tectonic Plates

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Where does the earthquake begin on the surface?

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Epicenter

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What are earthquakes?

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The shaking that results from the movement of rock beneath Earth's surface.

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What causes earthquakes?

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The movement of plate tectonics.

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What is the scale used to measure the strength of earthquakes?

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Richter scale

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An instrument that detects and measures earthquakes is a

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Seismograph

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Scientists who study earthquakes are called:

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Seismologists

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What is this area known as?

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Ring of Fire

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What could happen after an earthquake?

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Tsunamis, landslides, fires