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Earthquakes and Faults

Earthquakes and Faults. Definition, Cause and Anatomy. Science Department Corpus Christi School. Short Review. What is an Earthquake?.

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Earthquakes and Faults

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  1. Earthquakes and Faults Definition, Cause and Anatomy Science Department Corpus Christi School

  2. Short Review

  3. What is an Earthquake? - is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction

  4. What causes an Earthquake? As the plates move against each other they put forces on themselves and each other. When the force is large enough, the crust is forced to break . When the break occurs, the stress is released as energy which moves through the earth in the form of waves.

  5. What are Faults? - a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

  6. San Andreas Fault

  7. Types of Fault Dip Slip - Reverse Dip Slip - Normal Strike Slip Oblique Slip

  8. Dip Slip - Normal

  9. Dip Slip - Reverse

  10. Strike Slip

  11. Oblique Slip

  12. How are earthquakes produced?

  13. Assignment Bring the following: • Used cardboards or folders • Scotch tape or Masking Tape • Pair of Scissors • Pencil • Glue and Art paper (optional)

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