Learn about tectonic plates, faults, earthquakes, tsunamis, seismic waves, seismographs, volcanic activity, and more in this engaging chapter. Discover how the movement of Earth's crust gives rise to mountains, earthquakes, and other geological phenomena.

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The Strong Motion Networks K-NET and KiK-net in Japan, managed by the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention, provide crucial data on ground motion during earthquakes. K-NET consists of surface stations in populated areas, while KiK-net comprises pairs of surface and b

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Explore the different ways earthquakes are measured, such as the Richter and Mercalli scales, and learn about the levels of intensity and impact on people and structures. Discover how seismographs help in recording earthquake vibrations and understand seismic waves and the shadow zone in Earth's str

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