Earthquakes. What is an earthquake? An earthquake is a trembling or shaking of the earth’s crust. Most earthquakes occur because of a sudden movement.
Earthquakes, volcanoes etc P, S, and Surface Waves P – Primary waves – travel through the body of the eart(body waves), arrive first, push and pull what.
Measuring CH 5 Prentice Hall p.154-159 CH 5 Prentice Hall p.154-159 Earthquakes.
Earth Science 8.2 Measuring Earthquakes Measuring Earthquakes.
Seismicity & Earthquakes. Questions 1) Where would you expect the higher earthquake insurance rates: Florida or Oregon? 2) Briefly explain. 3) Did you.
By the end of this unit, you should be able to: Discuss stress and strain and their roles in earthquakes Know the differences between elastic and.
We’ve looked at plate tectonics... Now lets look at a possible outcome:
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How would you react to the tremors? Would you scream in fear if there was falling debris? Where is your family? Your friends? What will you do.
Earthquakes. Learning Targets. I can: Define stress and strain as they apply to rocks. Forces Within Earth Distinguish among the three types of faults.
Chapter 11 Earthquakes Study Guide. Earthquake Causes There is a limit to how far rocks can bend and stretch due to the motions of the plates. This is.
Learning Objectives: What are Tectonic Plates? What are Seismic Waves? How do Scientists explore the structure of the earth?