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Title

chapter 5 SECTION 3

Description

SEC.3 Earthquake Hazards and Safety

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Other

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Not Applicable

Created

10/02/2005

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Term

liquefaction

Definition

The process by which an earthquake's violent movement suddenly turns loose soil into liquid fluid.

Term

aftershock

Definition

An earthquake that occurs after a larger earthquake in the same area.

Term

tsunami

Definition

A giant wave saused by an earthquake on the ocean floor.

Term

base-isolated building

Definition

A building mounted on bearings designed to absorb the energy of an earthquake.