The Force That Drives Earthquake Activity Is _____.

Where does most seismic activity occur?

along tectonic plate boundaries

The force that drives earthquake activity is _____.

plate tectonics

Earthquakes are the cause of other natural disasters, such as _____.

landslides, tsunamis, and liquefaction

After an earthquake, additional adjustments can occur along the fault. These adjustments can cause damaging vibrations called _____.

aftershocks

Match the wave with its correct graphical description:

1.Love (L) wave
2.Primary(P) wave
3.Secondary(S) wave

Match the stress with its graphical description.

3
1
2

Tectonic plate movement is created by _____ in the underlying mantle.

convection

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