An+Outline+on+Earthquakes

=__//**EARTHQUAKES**//__=

//An Outline//
I. Introduction to Earthquakes A. Definition B. Parts of an Earthquake 1. Waves a. Surface Waves b. Body Waves i. Primary (Compressional Wave) ii. Secondary (Shear Wave) 2. Shocks a. Foreshock b. Mainshock c. Aftershock 3. Terminologies a. Focus (Hypocenter) b. Faults c. Epicenter C. Magnitude D. Intensity E. Measurement [Additional Terminologies] 1. Scales a. Richter Scale b. Mercalli Intensity Scale 2. Seismology a. Seismic Waves b. Seismogram II. Earthquakes: A Deeper Look A. Causes B. Effects C. Prediction D. Precautionary Measures III. Introduction to Faults A. Definition B. Types of Faults 1. Normal Fault 2. Reverse Fault 3. Shear-Stress Fault (Strike-Slip Fault) C. Additional Terminologies 1. Fault Scarp 2. Fault Creep IV. Issues Regarding Earthquakes