Earth Sciences: Understanding Earthquakes

The primary cause of the build-up of stress and strain along faults in the Earth's crust is tectonic forces or volcanic activity.

The three types of plate boundaries are convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries.

Anthropogenic earthquakes

<p>The focus or hypocenter</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seismic waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases, while secondary waves can only travel through solids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surface waves are responsible for much of the ground shaking and damage during earthquakes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Injuries, loss of life, displacement of populations, and disruption of essential services such as water, power, and communication networks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementing building codes and construction practices resistant to seismic forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Studying earthquakes helps us gain insights into Earth's geological complexity and work towards building resilient societies capable of withstanding and recovering from seismic events.</p> Signup and view all the answers