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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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Earthquake
Natural environment; Earthquake
A trembling and shaking of the earth’s surface; a vibration or trembling of the ground caused by movement of the subsurface.
Intensity (earthquake)
Natural environment; Earthquake
A subjective numerical index describing the severity of ground shaking in an earthquake in terms of the effect on objects and humans. A version of the Modified Mercalli intensity scale is on page __.
Fundamental period
Natural environment; Earthquake
The longest period of ground motion for which a structure shows a maximum response.
Complex faults
Natural environment; Earthquake
A series of faults that may tilt rocks in many different directions.
Geodimeter
Natural environment; Earthquake
An instrument used to measure distance between points on the surface of the earth.
Continental drift
Natural environment; Earthquake
When major plates are slowly but steadily moved apart.
