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1& 2. Pattern of earthquake, volcano, and mountain range on the Earth Matches the location of the plate boundaries. Most earthquakes, volcanoes and mountain ranges are located on the plate edges.
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3. Which parts of U.S. are most likely to experience earthquakes and volcanic activity?
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4. Which “hot spot” volcano is not located near a plate boundary? Hawaii
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Earthquakes Focus (plural is foci)- is the point of origin or where the energy is first released in an earthquake.
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Earthquakes Earthquake Type Focus Shallow <70 km Intermediate 70-300 km Deep >300 km
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Earthquakes Epicenter- the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the earthquake focus.
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Earthquakes P Waves- –Called primary waves or pressure waves –Fastest of all the waves –Can move through solids or liquids –Move up to 5 km/sec
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Earthquake S Wave –Called Secondary or Shear Waves –Can only pass through solid rock –Move up or down or side to side –Moves at a speed of 2.5 km/sec
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Earthquake P waves and S waves are also called Body Waves because they travel through the body of the Earth.
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Earthquakes Surface Waves –Cause the most damage –Can be either P or S waves that reach the surface Love Waves- side to side motion Rayleigh Waves- circular motion like that of an ocean wave
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Earthquakes Scientists study the motion of seismic waves to get a picture of what the interior of the Earth looks like.
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