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A movement of the ground, caused by a sudden release of energy in Earth's crust.
earthquake
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The point on Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
epicenter
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erosion The process of wearing away and moving sediment by wind, moving water, or ice.
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fault A break in Earth's crust.
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A wall-like structure that sticks out into the ocean to prevent sand from being carried away.
jetty
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landform A natural land shape or feature.
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Molten (melted) rock that reaches Earth's surface.
lava
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Molten (melted) rock beneath Earth's surface.
magma
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A section of Earth's crust and mantle that fits together with other sections like puzzle pieces.
plate
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An area of new land at the mouth of a river, formed from sediments carried by the river.
delta
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A hill of sand, made and shaped by wind.
Sand dune
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A large hole formed when the roof of a cave collapses.
sinkhole
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All the kinds of landforms in a certain place.
topography
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The process of wearing away rocks by natural processes.
weathering
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A mountain made of lava, ash, or other materials from eruptions that occur at an opening in Earth's crust. volcano
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