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What is an earthquake?
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An EARTHQUAKE is the vibration of earth produced by the rapid release of energy.
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a vibration of earth produced by a "***** ******* ** ******".
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What is the Focus of an earthquake?
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The FOCUS of an earthquake is the point within earth where the earthquake starts.
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What is the epicenter of an earthquake?
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The EPICENTER is the location on the surface directly above the Focus.
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What is a Fault in an earthquake?
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Earthquakes are usually associated with large fractures in earth crust and mantle called FAULTS.
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What is an aftershock and a foreshock?
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The movements that follow a major earthquake often produce smaller earthquakes called AFTERSHOCKS.
Small earthquakes called FORESHOCKS often come before a major earthquake. |
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