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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Earthquake

Phase

Natural environment; Earthquake

A stage in a periodic motion measured with respect to a reference and expressed in angular measure.

Plate (tectonic)

Natural environment; Earthquake

A large unit of the earth's lithosphere that moves relative to other plates and the interior of the earth.

Plate tectonics

Natural environment; Earthquake

The theory of movement and interaction of large plates of the earth's crust that explains earthquakes, volcanos and other geologic processes as consequences of the movement.