Earthquakes and Tsunamis Crossword

the action or process of changing in shape or distorting
a theory explaining the structure of the earth's crust and many associated phenomena as resulting from the interaction of rigid lithospheric plates that move slowly over the underlying mantle
causes the Earth to rise
a force tending to pull or stretch something to an extreme or damaging degree
the action of compressing or being compressed
the state of being stretched tight.
break off or cause to break off, owing to a structural strain
A bend in a layer of rock or in another planar feature such as foliation or the cleavage of a mineral.
the separation of an object or material into two or more pieces under the action of stress.
a crack in the Earth's crust.
a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.
an explanation for how energy is spread during earthquakes.
The location where the earthquake begins.
the point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake.
an elastic wave in the earth produced by an earthquake or other means