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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
earthquake
a weak to violent shaking of the ground produced by the sudden movement of rock materials below the earth’s surface.
earthquakes
earthquakes originate in ______
tectonic plate boundary
is point inside the earth where the earthquake started
focus / hypocenter
The focus is point inside the earth where the earthquake started, sometimes called the ______
hypocenter
the point on the surface of the earth directly above the focus is called the _______
epicenter
how many ways to measure a strength of an earthquake
2 - magnitude / intensity
is proportional to the energy released by an earthquake at the focus.
magnitude
It is calculated from earthquakes
recorded by an instrument called seismograph
magnitude
It is represented by Arabic Numbers (e.g. 4.8, 9.0).
magnitude
_______ on the other hand is the strength of an earthquake as perceived and felt by people in a certain locality.
Intensity
numerical rating based on the relative effects to people, objects, environment and structures in the surrounding.
intensity
is generally higher near the epicenter. It is represented by Roman Numerals (e.g. II, IV, IX). In the Philippines
intensity
is an earthquake of similar or lesser intensity that follows the main earthquake.
aftershock
sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the earth’s crust accompanied and follow by series of vibrations.
earthquake
the place on the earth’s surface directly above the point on the fault where the earthquake ruptures began.
epicenter
the strength of earthquake based on the effects a person experiences during an earthquake, and on the damage it caused.
intensity
the amount of energy is released which is computed from the
5. Amplitude of the seismic waves.
magnitude
these are the vibrations that travel outward from the
earthquake
seismic waves
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.
seismograph
how are earthquakes measured
intensity & magnitude
what to do in an earthquake
drop
cover
hold on
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.
very strong
People are forcibly thrown to the ground. Many cry and shake With fear.
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devastating