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plate |
A section of Earth's crust and upper mantle that fits together with other sections, like puzzle pieces |
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earthquake |
A shaking of the ground, caused by a sudden release of energy in Earth's crust |
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epicenter |
The point on Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake |
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fault |
A break in Earth's crust |
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magma |
Molten (melted) rock beneath Earth's surface |
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lava |
Molten (melted) rock that reaches Earth's surface |
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volcano |
A mountain made of lava, ash, or other materials from the eruptions that occur at an opening in Earth's crust |
