5.1 Earthquakes Flashcards
1
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The study of earthquakes.
A
seismology
2
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The bending, tilting, and breaking of the crust.
A
Deformation
3
Q
The sudden return of elastically deformed rock to its undeformed shape.
A
Elastic rebound
4
Q
A wave of energy that travels through the Earth.
A
Seismic waves
5
Q
A seismic wave that causes particles of rock to move in a back-and-forth direction.
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P waves
6
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A seismic wave that cause particles of rock to move in a side-to-side direction.
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S waves
