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Earthquake
Of or pertaining to the natural phenomenon when tectonic plates slide or move causing the Earth's surface also move which causes devastating damage to cities and towns.
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Seismograph
Natural environment; Earthquake
An instrument for amplifying and recording the motions of the earth caused by seismic waves.
Seismologists
Natural environment; Earthquake
Scientists who study earthquakes and their causes and results.
Seismology
Natural environment; Earthquake
The study of earthquakes, earthquake sources, and the propagation of seismic waves.
Seismometer
Natural environment; Earthquake
The sensor that detects the seismic wave energy and transform it into an electric voltage.
Seismotectonic zone or province
Natural environment; Earthquake
A geographic area characterised by similar geology and earthquake characteristics.
Shear modulus
Natural environment; Earthquake
The ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a material during simple shear.
Shear waves
Natural environment; Earthquake
Waves that radiate out from an earthquake’s epicentre rocking from side to side at a fast pace.
