Earthquakes Crossword
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
 
 
Down: 1) A powerful and often dramatic force of nature that changes the earth's surface sand atmosphere2) An earthquake wave that travels on or near the surface of the earth3) The location where the rupture of an earthquake begins and energy is released.4) The record made by a seismograph; the paper on which earthquake waves are recorded6) An earthquake wave that follows the main shock of an earthquake8) A measure of the total amount of energy released at the source of the earthquake10) A scientist who studies the history and stucture of the earth as it is recorded in rocks11) The point on the surface of the earth directly above the focus of an earthquake12) A wave generated by earthquake vibrations Across: 4) The study of earthquakes5) A huge sea wave caused by underwater earthquakes7) A scientist who studies earthquakes9) A primary earthquake wave that travels through the body of the earth13) An earthquake wave that travels through the earth rather than on its surface14) A theory that the lithosphere is broken into segments or plates that "float" on the asthenosphere15) A mountain like landform that develops when plates separate and new ocean lithosphere forms16) A constructed or natural embankment along the sides of a river meant to protect the surrounding area from floodding17) Vibrations in the earth caused by the sudden release of energy18) A secondary earthquake wave, so named because it travels slower then a primary wave
 

 

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