Earthquakes Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Primary Impact
A
Ground shaking
Surface rupture
2
Q
Secondary impacts
A
Landslide
Fires
3
Q
Monitoring methods
A
Satellite data
4
Q
Where do earthquakes occur
A
At the plate boundaries due to the movement and inertraction of tectonic plates, which is caused stress to build up and release suddenly
5
Q
Epicenter
A
The point on the earths surface directly above the focus of an earthquake or explosion
6
Q
Focus
A
The underground point where the earthquake originates,also known as the hypocenter
7
Q
Seismic waves
A
Vibrations that travel through the earth
