Visual Glossary
Earthquake
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Earthquake-A sudden ground motion or vibration produced by a rapid release of stored-up energy. Epicenter-The point on the Earth's surface located directly above the focus of an earthquake. Focus-The location where the earthquake begins. The ground ruptures at this spot, then seismic waves radiate outward in all directions. |
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