Slide 1EARTHQUAKES Slide 2 What are Earthquakes? The shaking or trembling of the earth/ground caused by the sudden release of energy Usually associated with faulting or breaking…

Slide 1What are Earthquakes? The shaking or trembling caused by the sudden release of energy Usually associated with faulting or breaking of rocks Continuing adjustment of…

Slide 1 Earthquakes Waves & Seismograms Lecture prepared by Mr. B Slide 2 Topics Elastic rebound theory Seismic waves Seismograph and seismogram Finding distance to an…

Slide 1 NOTES Slide 2 What are Earthquakes? A vibration of Earth’s crust caused by a sudden release of energy Caused by faulting or breaking of rocks Aftershocks – continued…

Slide 1  By the end of this unit, you should be able to:  Discuss stress and strain and their roles in earthquakes  Know the differences between elastic and plastic…