Earthquake Basics
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Earthquake Basics

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What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

  • The melting of rocks producing magma
  • The release of magma from the crater
  • The shaking of the ground
  • The movement of the earth's crust (correct)
  • What type of earthquake is associated with magma in motion?

  • Tectonic earthquake
  • Seismic earthquake
  • Volcanic earthquake (correct)
  • Geological earthquake
  • What is the instrument used to measure the motion of the ground during an earthquake?

  • Earthquake meter
  • Seismometer
  • Seismograph (correct)
  • Geograph
  • What is the release of magma from the crater called?

    <p>Volcanic eruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in an emergency supply kit for volcanic eruptions?

    <p>Flashlights, batteries, first-aid materials, supplies of bottled water, nonperishable food, and medicines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the rocks break during an earthquake?

    <p>Waves of energy are released and sent out through the earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should each family member know where the emergency supply kit is kept?

    <p>At home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be discussed with your family before a volcanic eruption?

    <p>The emergency preparedness plan for volcanic eruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Earthquakes

    • Earthquake is the shaking of the ground caused by the movement of crustal plates
    • Plates moving towards or away from each other cause nearby rocks to break and slide, releasing waves of energy and triggering an earthquake
    • Motion of the ground during an earthquake is measured by a seismograph

    Types of Earthquakes

    • Tectonic earthquake: occurs when there is sufficient stored elastic strain energy to drive fracture propagation along a fault plane
    • Volcanic earthquake or tremor: a long-lasting rhythmic signal associated with magma in motion, can last for minutes or days

    Volcanic Earthquake

    • Happens with a strong volcanic eruption
    • High temperature and pressure in the melting of rocks producing magma
    • Molten rock inside the chamber is forcefully driven out by intense heat and pressure, causing a volcanic eruption

    Tectonic Earthquake

    • Caused by the movement of the Earth's crust
    • Can occur above ground or beneath the ocean

    Preparing for a Volcanic Eruption

    • Have an emergency supply kit at home, containing flashlights, batteries, first-aid materials, supplies of bottled water, nonperishable food, and medicines
    • Discuss and plan an emergency preparedness plan for volcanic eruptions, including where to go during an eruption and how to apply first-aid treatments
    • Always listen to the radio or watch for updates on the volcanic eruption

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    Learn about the basics of earthquakes, including the movement of crustal plates, the release of energy, and the measurement of ground motion during an earthquake.

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