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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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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.
