1/3
Looks like no tags are added yet.
Name | Mastery | Learn | Test | Matching | Spaced |
---|
No study sessions yet.
What is an earthquake?
An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.
How are earthquakes formed?
Earthquakes are formed primarily by tectonic forces that build up stress along fault lines until a sudden slip occurs.
What are tectonic plates?
Tectonic plates are massive sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact at their boundaries, causing earthquakes.
What is the focus of an earthquake?
The focus, or hypocenter, of an earthquake is the point within the Earth where the earthquake originates.