Earthquakes

Earthquake: a sudden and violent shaking

of Earth, caused by movements within the
crust or volcanism
Ex. San Francisco Earthquake in California
Earthquakes
Epicenter - The point directly above the focus or source of the
earthquake. (Often described using the largest nearby city)
Magnitude - Amount of energy released from the earthquake. (Often
described using a number)
Ex) Picture on the right.
Honshu Japan is the epicenter.
7.3 is the magnitude.
Tsunamis
Tsunami: a large, long sea wave resulting from an
earthquake, submarine landslide, or other
disturbance
90% of all tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean

Solutions to Earthquakes
Seismology: scientific study of
earthquakes and the movement of seismic
waves
Seismic Activity: the type, frequency, and
size of earthquakes that happen over a
period of time in a certain area
Seismograph: the instrument used to
detect and record earthquakes
Solutions to Tsunamis
Seismographs
Computerized offshore buoys (measure
changes in wave height)
System of sirens on the beach (to alert
people of potential tsunami danger)