A kind of earthquake that causes the ground to shake more

The point on the surface directly above the focus

An instrument that constantly records ground movement

A break in earths lithosphere

point under ground where rocks begin to move

vibrations caused by earthquakes

Can Only move through solids
ex: rocks

blocks of rock above the fault plane moves up relative to other blocks

Slab of earths litosphere

only found on surface, most destructive

blocks of rock move sideways on ether side of of the fault plane

an area by a fault while stress is building up

blocks of rock move above the fault plane slides down relative to the other block

A movement caused by a sudden movement of blocks of rock

Help reduce damage in tall office buildings