Earthquakes 1
_____ is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust.
earthquake
Earthquakes cause cracks in the Earth's crust. What are they known as?
fault
spell _______
Wenatchee
______ a horseshoe-shaped area around the Pacific Ocean known for its high earthquake and volcanic activity due to tectonic plate boundaries.
Ring of Fire
What instruments do scientists use to measure earthquakes?
Seismographs
Where did the horrible muslide incident in Washington State take place?
Oso, WA
What do you call a scientist who studies earthquakes?
seismologist
Who invented the Richter Scale?
Name 3 volcanoes in the state of Washington?
Adams, Rainer, Helens, Baker
Earthquakes can be described in two different ways.
Magnitude and Intensity
Mr. Vazquez will decide whether its good or not
What ocean is next to the state of Washington
Pacific Ocean
_______ is a phenomenon where saturated soil temporarily loses strength and behaves like a liquid during an earthquake.
Liquefaction
What's the difference between the focus of an earthquake and the epicenter
focus-heart of an earthquake
Epicenter- where the earthquake
What is the biggest county in Washington by size?
Okanogan County