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Earthquake
Earthquake is a sudden releases of energy in the Earth’s crust, causing ground shaking.
Epicenter
The epicenter is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus.
Focus
The focus is the point within the Earth where an earthquake originates.
Mass Movements
Mass movements refer to the downslope movement of soil, rock, or debris under the influence of gravity.
Rifting
When tectonic plates move away from each other, creating rift valleys and volcanic activity.
Subduction Zones
Regions where an oceanic plate sinks beneath a continental plate.