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How Earthquakes Work

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Faults, Waves, and Measuring Earthquakes

This chapter explores the triggering of faults by potential energy and the movement along fault zones. It discusses seismic waves, including primary waves, secondary waves, and surface waves, and their characteristics and effects in earthquakes. The hosts also delve into measuring earthquake magnitudes using the Richter scale and the significance of earthquake-resistant structures.

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