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Earthquakes: Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.usgs.gov/faq/index.php?action=show&cat=14

Answers to a wide variety of questions (FAQs) about earthquakes, such as dictionary of terms, earthquake activity and probabilities, common myths, faults, plate tectonics, and earthquake measurement techniques.

by Earthquake Hazards Program (Sponsor)
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Earthquake occurrences, Earthquake preparedness, Earthquake probabilities, Earthquakes, Seismic methods, Seismology

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