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| Term | Definition |
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| Parksfield, Ca | has strong EQs every 22 yrs |
| to measure movements along a faults --what do geologists do? | place instruments that measure stress and deformation in the crust |
| creep meter | uses a wire stretched along the ground to measure horizontal movements |
| laser ranging device | uses a laser to measure tiny fault movements |
| tiltmeter | measures the tilting of the ground --uses water |
| satellite monitor | bounces radio waves off the ground to detect elevation changes |
| EQ's are likely to occur where ? | where faults are active |
| where in US is EQ risk greatest? | along the Pacific coast of US |
| Terms | 8 |
| Creator | jmelone |
| Created | October 7, 2009 |
| Groups | None |
| Subject | earth's crust in motion --part 4 |
| Access | Anyone |
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earth's crust in motion --part 4---------sfx ...........6th grade