Earthquakes

2. A ________ fault occurs along a divergent boundary when one tectonic plate slips DOWN the fault line
5. The scientific study of seismic waves
6. The ___________ is the point directly above the focus on the center of the earth
10. This type of wave is also known as shear waves, they are slower but do more damage
11. _______ waves are what P and S waves are called when they reach the surface of the earth

1. The ________ is the point along a fault line where an earthquake starts
3. A _______ occurs when a large wave hits land due to an earthquake in the ocean
4. _______ waves are what P and S waves are called when they move through the interior of the earth
7. The _______ scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake based on seismic waves
8. This type of wave is also known as a primary wave, they are fast waves that move through liquids and solids
9. A _________ fault occurs along a convergent boundary when one tectonic plate slips UP the fault line