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Seismology, syz MOL uh jee, is the study of seismic waves (shock waves) produced by earthquakes or explosions. See more »

Earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by the sudden breaking and shifting of large sections of Earth's rocky outer shell.

Moment magnitude is a number that indicates the strength of an earthquake.

Richter RIHK tuhr, magnitude, is a number that indicates the strength of an earthquake.

Seismograph, SYZ muh graf, is an instrument that amplifies and records small movements of the ground.

Seismology, syz MOL uh jee, is the study of seismic waves (shock waves) produced by earthquakes or explosions.

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