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Earthquakes
Earthquake is the shaking of the earths crust as a result of the energy released by volcanic activity or shifting of rock layers from the earths interior.
Kinds of Earthquake
Tectonic Earthquake
It occurs when rocks in the earths crust break due to the movement of plate.
Volcanic Earthquake
It is caused by volcanic activity.
The point within Earth where faulting begins is the focus, or hypocenter. The point directly above the focus on the surface is the epicenter.
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An earthquake is caused by a sudden release of energy in the crust. This energy travels in seismic waves. There are two main types:
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body waves: they can travel through the earth's inner layers. surface waves: they can only move along the surface of the planet.
Intensity
The measure of the damage it does on the surface and its effect to human. It helps determine the size of the are affected by the earthquake. It is usually measured in the Rosi-Forel Scale
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Magnitude
The amount of energy released by an earthquake. It uses the Richter Magnitude Scale that measures the number 1-10.
The Philippine Institute for Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake, which was tectonic in origin, occurred at 5:37 a.m. 52 kilometers northeast of Tagbilaran City, the provincial capital.
Phivolcs said Intensity IV was felt in Mandaue City while Intensity II was experienced in Cebu City. The agency said no damage and aftershocks are expected following the quake. It also did not indicate if the tremor was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that rattled Central Visayas on October 15. The epicenter of the powerful earthquake last month was traced at Sagbayan town, Bohol. It killed over 200 people and destroyed structures and even centuries-old churches.
Directions: Describe how an earthquake occurs by writing T if the situation is true and if F it is not true.
1. Pressure from above and beneath the crust causes the plates to move. 2. When energy is released from the moving crustal plates, the surrounding rocks layer trembles and shifts. 3. Records reveal that earthquakes have destroyed valuable properties. 4. The shifting or moving of crustal plates have given rise to tectonic Earthquakes. 5. When magma moves along a fissure, they cause the Earths crust to tremble or shake, too. 6. It occurs when there is a sudden displacement of rocks or rock materials below the crust. 7. The earthquake death toll was about one million in the Syria earthquake in 1201. 8. Volcanic earthquakes are induced by rising lava or magma beneath active volcanoes. 9. Intense heat from the earths interior affects the crustal plates. 10. Felt by small number of persons at rest.
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