Plate Tectonics Vocab Crossword
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
 
1) Number on the Richter scale that measures the amount of energy released by an earthquake (force)
Down: 1) Number on the Richter scale that measures the amount of energy released by an earthquake (force)2) A scientist who studies earthquakes (& volcanoes)4) Molten rock below earth’s surface5) Positive effects of earthquakes & volcanoes7) the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle9) describing a volcano that is currently erupting, has recently erupted or might soon erupt.10) an instrument used to detect and record seismic (earthquake) waves11) Negative effects of earthquakes & volcanoes12) a destructive mudflow on the slopes of a volcano18) A rupture in earth’s crust through which molten lava, hot ash, gases, and rock fragments erupt into the air19) Built up by many layers of hardened lava, rock particles, and volcanic ash. Tall, pointed, and snow-capped.20) Number on the Mercalli scale that measures physical damage and human reactions from an earthquake21) Center of earth, metallic, hot!22) Describing a volcano that is no longer capable of erupting.24) the distance of a point east or west of the Prime Meridian (measured in degrees) Across: 3) A long and narrow crack in the earth that forms an opening - often times lava emerges.6) A valley on the ocean floor; formed by subduction8) Molten rock on earth’s surface13) A broad, domed volcano with gently sloping sides with quiet, oozing lava 14) a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other seismic disturbance15) Outer, thin layer of earth - we live here!16) The shaking and vibrating of the earth caused by a sudden release of energy17) The energy released during an earthquake, which moves outwards in all directions 23) A volcano that has not erupted recently, but could erupt again24) Crust + upper mantle25) Smallest volcano characterized by a circular vent. The lava is blown violently into the air, breaking into small fragments.26) the distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator (measured in degrees) 27) Middle layer of thick, molten rock (magma)28) Where two tectonic plates converge, diverge, or slide past each other29) Underwater mountain range, formed where magma is released at a divergent boundary
 

 

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