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1
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a trembling or a shaking movement of the ground, caused by the slippage or rupture of a fault within the Earth’s crust

A

earthquake

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a weak to violent shaking of the ground produced by the sudden movement of rock materials below the earth’s surface.

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earthquakes

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3
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earthquakes originate in ______

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tectonic plate boundary

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4
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is point inside the earth where the earthquake started

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focus / hypocenter

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5
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The focus is point inside the earth where the earthquake started, sometimes called the ______

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hypocenter

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6
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the point on the surface of the earth directly above the focus is called the _______

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epicenter

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7
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how many ways to measure a strength of an earthquake

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2 - magnitude / intensity

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8
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is proportional to the energy released by an earthquake at the focus.

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magnitude

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9
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It is calculated from earthquakes

      recorded by an instrument called seismograph
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magnitude

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10
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It is represented by Arabic Numbers (e.g. 4.8, 9.0).

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magnitude

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_______ on the other hand is the strength of an earthquake as perceived and felt by people in a certain locality.

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Intensity

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numerical rating based on the relative effects to people, objects, environment and structures in the surrounding.

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intensity

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13
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is generally higher near the epicenter. It is represented by Roman Numerals (e.g. II, IV, IX). In the Philippines

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intensity

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14
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is an earthquake of similar or lesser intensity that follows the main earthquake.

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aftershock

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15
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sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the earth’s crust accompanied and follow by series of vibrations.

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earthquake

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16
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the place on the earth’s surface directly above the point on the fault where the earthquake ruptures began.

17
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the strength of earthquake based on the effects a person experiences during an earthquake, and on the damage it caused.

18
Q

the amount of energy is released which is computed from the
5. Amplitude of the seismic waves.

19
Q

these are the vibrations that travel outward from the
earthquake

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seismic waves

20
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is a recording instrument used by the scientists to determine the strength and location of earthquake. It is equipped with sensors called seismometers that can detect ground motions caused by seismic waves.

21
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how are earthquakes measured

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intensity & magnitude

22
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what to do in an earthquake

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drop
cover
hold on

23
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Many people are frightened; many run outdoors. Some people lose their balance. Motorists feel
like driving in flat tires. Heavy objects or furniture move or may be shifted.

24
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People are forcibly thrown to the ground. Many cry and shake With fear.
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A sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the earth’s crust accompanied and follow by series of vibrations.
earthquake
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A sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the earth’s crust accompanied and follow by series of vibrations.
earthquake
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Is generally higher near the epicenter. It is represented by Roman Numerals (e.g. II, IV, IX).
intensity
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4 types of seismic waves
surface - rayleigh, love body - primary, secondary
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types of waves
primary secondary love rayleigh