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vibrations in the earth caused by the sudden release of energy, usually as a result of the movement of rocks along a fault
earthquake
epicenter
focus
surface waves
an earthquake wave that follows the main shock of an earthquake
earthquake
S Wave
aftershock
P Wave
an earthquake wave that travels through the body of the earth rather than on its surface
surface wave
body wave
aftershock
focus
the location where the rupture of an earthquake begins and energy is released
epicenter
focus
seismogram
energy release center
a scientist who studies earthquakes
seimology
seismologist
seismogram
seismograph
an instrument that detects, records, and measures the vibrations produced by an earthquake
seismology
seismologist
seismogram
seismograph
the record made by a seismograph; the paper on which earthquake waves are recorded
seismology
seismologist
seismograph
seismogram
the primary earthquake wave that travels through the body of the earth; first to reach the seismograph station
surface wave
aftershock
P Wave
S Wave
the secondary earthquake wave; travels slower and is second to reach the seismograph station
P Wave
S Wave
surface wave
body wave
earthquake waves that travel on or near the surface of the earth
aftershock
S Waves
body waves
surface waves
the study of earthquakes
meteorology
psychology
earth science
seismology
the point on the surface of the earth directly above the focus of an earthquake
focus
energy release center
surface wave
epicenter