Earthquakes

Question 1

What are the 3 main types of faults called?

Answer 1

1. Normal Fault
2. Thrust Fault
3. Slip-Strike Fault

Question 2

What happens when a normal fault occurs?

Answer 2

2 pieces of rock move apart and one piece moves down.

Question 3

What happens when a thrust fault occurs?

Answer 3

2 pieces of rock are pushed together and one piece moves up.

Question 4

What happens when a slip-strike fault occurs?

Answer 4

2 pieces of rock move alongside each other in opposite directions.

Question 5

What is an earthquake?

Answer 5

An earthquake is a shaking or trembling in the ground caused by a sudden release of energy from faults.

Question 6

What are faults?

Answer 6

Faults are when 2 pieces of rock or ‘plates’ move against each other, creating friction.

Question 7

What is the focus of an earthquake?

Answer 7

The focus of an earthquake is where the earthquake starts in the ground.

Question 8

What is the epicentre of an earthquake?

Answer 8

The epicentre of an earthquake is where the centre of the earthquake is on the surface of the Earth.