Science Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Plate Tectonics & Volcanoes has 10 clues. Answers range from 5 to 13 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
The point beneath Earth's surface where rock that is under stress breaks, triggering an Earthquake
The point on Earth's surface directly above an Earth's focus
Vibrations that travel through Earth carrying the energy released during an Earthquake
A type of seismic wave that compresses and expands the ground
A type of seismic wave that moves the ground up and down or side to side
A type of seismic wave that can form when P and S waves reach Earth's surface. They move more slowly than P waves and S waves.
An instrument that records the ground movements caused by seismic waves as they move through Earth
A measurement of Earthquake strength based on seismic waves and movement along faults
A scale that rates earthquakes by their intensity and how much damage their cause
A scale that rates seismic waves as measured by a particular type of mechanical seismograph
