Earthquakes

Veronica C.
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  1. seismic
    subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
    Activities include collaboration with the University of Washington in contributing to the Advanced National Seismic System through operation of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.
  2. generalized
    not biologically differentiated or adapted to a specific function or environment
    Instrumental, written, and geological records from the region tell of earthquakes from three generalized sources.
  3. override
    travel on the back of (a horse) too hard
    Moderate and large earthquakes occur also on faults within the overriding North America plate, on both sides of the Cascades.
  4. landslide
    the descent of a large mass of dirt and rock down a slope
    Earthquakes from any of these sources may set off landslides, liquefaction, and tsunamis.
  5. tsunami
    a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave
    Earthquakes from any of these sources may set off landslides, liquefaction, and tsunamis.
  6. magnitude
    the property of relative size or extent
    Earthquakes as large as magnitude 7 originate in the subducted Juan de Fuca plate, mainly beneath the Puget Sound region.
  7. geological
    of or relating to the study of Earth and its structure
    Instrumental, written, and geological records from the region tell of earthquakes from three generalized sources.
  8. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
    Earthquakes threaten the Pacific Northwest, which includes Washington, Oregon, and northern California.
Created on Wed Nov 14 08:32:33 EST 2012

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