Seismic waves
Which seismic wave causes particles to move in a push-pull motion?
P wave
What is a fault?
A break in the rock surface of Earth
Earthquakes are ___________ in the ground
vibrations
What is magma called that erupts to the surface of the Earth?
Lava
Which seismic wave moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave?
Secondary
What type of fault is when rocks are move away from each other?
normal fault
What is the point that seismic waves originate from called?
The focus
Which layer of the Earth is directly below the crust?
Mantle
What type of seismic wave is the fastest?
P wave
What type of fault occurs at a convergent boundary?
Reverse
What is the point directly above the focus on Earth's surface called?
Epicenter
What are scientists that study Earthquakes called?
Seismologists
Which seismic wave causes the most damage in an Earthquake?
Surface wave
When rocks move along faults they cause
seismic waves
Name a scale used to measure earthquake magnitude?
Richter
What state of matter is the outer core of Earth?
Liquid
Which seismic wave can not travel through a liquid medium?
Secondary
What is a slip strike fault?
When 2 plates slide passed each other
How much more shaking does a magnitude 8 earthquake produce compared to a magnitude 7?
10 times
What materials is the inner core of Earth made up of?
Iron and Nickel