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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

Geologic hazard

Natural environment; Earthquake

A geologic feature or process that has the potential to have an adverse effect on people or structures.

Core

Natural environment; Earthquake

The central part of the earth, beginning at a depth of about 2900 km, probably consisting of iron-nickel alloy; it is divisible into an outer core that may be liquid and an inner core about 1300 km ...

Geologist

Natural environment; Earthquake

A scientist who studies the origin, history, structure, and processes of the earth.

Creep (fault)

Natural environment; Earthquake

Slow movement along a fault that does not produce earthquakes.

Critical facilities

Natural environment; Earthquake

Structures whose functioning during an emergency is essential or whose failure would endanger many lives. May include: structures such as nuclear power plants or large dams whose failure could be ...

Geotechnical

Natural environment; Earthquake

Related to the use of scientific methods and engineering principles to acquire, interpret and apply knowledge of earth materials to solving engineering problems.

Crust

Natural environment; Earthquake

The outermost major layer of the earth; ranging from 35 to 45 km thick and with a compressional seismic wave velocity (in rock) between 3.0 and 7.5 km/s.

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