Earthquake

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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Shock waves

Natural environment; Earthquake

The waves of energy that are produced underground as rocks snap; when they reach the surface they cause violent shaking.

Site

Natural environment; Earthquake

A locality at which the actual or potential effects of an earthquake are evaluated.

Slip (fault)

Natural environment; Earthquake

The relative displacement of one of two points on opposite sides of a fault.

Slip rate

Natural environment; Earthquake

The average velocity of displacement of points on opposite sides of a fault.

Snow avalanche

Natural environment; Earthquake

A large mass of snow, falling, sliding, or flowing very rapidly under the force of gravity.

Soil

Natural environment; Earthquake

A natural occurring layer of minerals and organic material capable of supporting vegetation. In engineering, all unconsolidated material above bedrock.