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what is epic centre? |
the point of earths surface ABOVE FOCUS most damage done here |
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how are earthquakes measured? |
measured using siesmoter shockwaves |
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how to monitor earthquakes? |
- serisometers pick up vibrations - increase in vibrations may indicate possible earthquake
- laser beams can used to detect plate movement |
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how to prepare for earthquakes? |
earthquake drils emergency kits for people earthquake proof buldings e.g transamercia pyramid |
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what are hotspots? |
areas of rising plumes of magma in ashenosphere which creates volcanoes in crust as it moves over them , leaving long trail of island volcanoes |
