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WHAT IS AN EARTHQUAKE?
By Prof. Liwayway Memije - Cruz
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Earthquake – is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust.
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SEISMOLOGY is the study of earthquakes . It studies the frequency, type and size of earthquakes over a period of time.Earthquakes are measured using observations from seismometers.
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EARTHQUAKE FAULT TYPES
Normal Fault Reverse Fault Strike-slip Fault
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NORMAL FAULT (Dip-slip) - Occurs when two plates pull away from each other.
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REVERSE FAULT (Thrust) - Occurs where two plates push together.
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STRIKE-SLIP FAULT - Occurs where two plates slip past each other
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RICHTER SCALE - Used to rate the amount of energy an earthquake releases
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HOW DO EARTHQUAKE WAVES TRAVEL?
• Seismic Waves - Waves of energy that travel through the Earth away from an earthquake. • Surface Waves - Seismic waves that travel along the Earth’s surface.• Body Waves - Seismic waves that travel along the Earth’s interior. > P Waves - Seismic waves that cause particles of rock to move in a back and forth direction. > S Waves - Seismic waves that cause particles of rock to move in a side to side direction.
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