10 Questions
What is the primary cause of an earthquake?
Sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere
How do earthquakes manifest themselves at the Earth's surface?
By shaking and displacing or disrupting the ground
What is the seismicity of an area based on?
The frequency, type, and size of earthquakes experienced
What may happen when the epicenter of a large earthquake is located offshore?
The seabed may be displaced sufficiently to cause a tsunami
What is the word 'tremor' used for in relation to seismic activity?
Non-earthquake seismic rumbling
What is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere known as?
Earthquake
How can earthquakes manifest themselves at the Earth's surface?
By shaking and displacing or disrupting the ground
What may happen when the epicenter of a large earthquake is located offshore?
The seabed may be displaced sufficiently to cause a tsunami
What is the seismic activity of an area based on?
The frequency, type, and size of earthquakes experienced over a particular time
What is the word 'tremor' used for in relation to seismic activity?
Non-earthquake seismic rumbling
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