Flashcards about earthquakes and hurricanes

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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.

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How are earthquakes formed?

Earthquakes are formed primarily by tectonic forces that build up stress along fault lines until a sudden slip occurs.

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What are tectonic plates?

Tectonic plates are massive sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact at their boundaries, causing earthquakes.

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What is the focus of an earthquake?

The focus, or hypocenter, of an earthquake is the point within the Earth where the earthquake originates.