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See earthquake risk.
Industry:Natural environment
An elastic wave generated in the earth by an earthquake or explosion.
Industry:Natural environment
Large block(s) of rock falling under the force of gravity.
Industry:Natural environment
An area within which the seismic-design requirements are constant.
Industry:Natural environment
An instrument for amplifying and recording the motions of the earth caused by seismic waves.
Industry:Natural environment
Scientists who study earthquakes and their causes and results.
Industry:Natural environment
The study of earthquakes, earthquake sources, and the propagation of seismic waves.
Industry:Natural environment
The sensor that detects the seismic wave energy and transform it into an electric voltage.
Industry:Natural environment
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A natural occurring layer of minerals and organic material capable of supporting vegetation. In engineering, all unconsolidated material above bedrock.
Industry:Natural environment
A large mass of snow, falling, sliding, or flowing very rapidly under the force of gravity.
Industry:Natural environment