Earthquakes
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the BIG idea
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Earthquakes release stress that has built up in rocks.
Earthquakes occur along faults.2.12.1
Earthquakes release energy.2.22.2
Earthquake damage can be reduced.2.32.3
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Earthquakes occur along faults.2.1
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stress
fault
Normal faults form as rocks are pulled apart.
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Earthquakes occur along faults.2.1
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stress
fault
Normal faults form as rocks are pulled apart. Reverse faults form as rocks are pushed together.
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Earthquakes occur along faults.2.1
SECTION OUTLINESECTION OUTLINE
stress
fault
Normal faults form as rocks are pulled apart. Reverse faults form as rocks are pushed together. Strike-slip faults form as rocks are pushed horizontally in opposite directions.
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seismic wave
Earthquakes release energy.2.2
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epicenter
seismograph
focus
focus
epicenter
Seismic waves move out from the focus in all directions.
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Magnitude
0–3.9 Very Minor to Minor
4.0–4.9 Light
5.0–5.9 Moderate
6.0–6.9 Strong
7.0–7.9 Major
Effects Near Epicenter
8.0 and above Great
major to total destruction
rarely noticed
slight damage
some structures damaged
major damage to structures
some well-built structures destroyed
Earthquake damage can be reduced.2.3
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aftershock
liquefaction
A powerful earthquake releases more energy and causes more shaking of the ground than does a weak earthquake.
tsunami
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Earthquake damage can be reduced.2.3
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aftershock
liquefaction
An area’s risk of earthquakes can be predicted.
0 200 400 kilometers
0 200 400 miles
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Earthquake damage can be reduced.2.3
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aftershock
liquefaction
tsunami
Structures can be designed for greater safety in an earthquake.
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I. Earthquakes occur along faults.
A. Rocks move along faults.
1. Normal Faults
2.1
KEY CONCEPTSUMMARYKEY CONCEPTSUMMARY
Earthquakes occur along faults.
B. Faults are classified by how rocks move.
2. Reverse Faults
3. Strike-Slip Faults
stress
fault
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2.2
KEY CONCEPTSUMMARYKEY CONCEPTSUMMARY
Earthquakes release energy.
II. Earthquakes release energy.
A. Energy from earthquakes travels through
Earth.
1. Waves and Energy
2. Primary Waves
3. Secondary Waves
4. Surface Waves
B. Seismic waves can be measured.
1. Using Seismographs
2. Locating an Earthquake
seismic wave
epicenter
seismograph
focus
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III. Earthquake damage can be reduced.
A. Earthquakes can cause severe damage and
loss of life.
3. Damage from Tsunamis
B. Scientists work to monitor and predict
earthquakes.
1. Earthquake Magnitude
2.3
KEY CONCEPTSUMMARYKEY CONCEPTSUMMARY
Earthquake damage can be reduced.
2. Damage from Earthquakes
aftershock
liquefaction
tsunami
C. Structures can be designed to resist
earthquake damage.
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