Question
Heavier sediment in a stream that is moved along the stream bed rather than in suspension
Answer
Bedload
General Knowledge
Natural Hazards like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Eruptions, Asteroid/Comet Impacts, Landslides are called
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Natural Hazards like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Eruptions, Asteroid/Comet Impacts, Landslides are called
Answer
Geophysical Hazard
Energy level between Richter Scale Units differs by ______ times
Question
Energy level between Richter Scale Units differs by ______ times
Answer
31.5
A flow of mud, rock, and water dominated by clay-sized particles
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A flow of mud, rock, and water dominated by clay-sized particles
Answer
Mud Flow
Rapid movement of land, ranging from cm/hr to m/s of material disappearing almost instantaneously
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Rapid movement of land, ranging from cm/hr to m/s of material disappearing almost instantaneously
Answer
Collapse
Relatively flat lowland that borders a river usually dry but subject to flooding
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Relatively flat lowland that borders a river usually dry but subject to flooding
Answer
Floodplain
Karst-like landscape in permafrost terrain caused by melting of thermofrost under increasing temperatures
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Karst-like landscape in permafrost terrain caused by melting of thermofrost under increasing temperatures
Answer
Thermokarst
Flat-topped volcano formed by an eruption under a glacier
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Flat-topped volcano formed by an eruption under a glacier
Answer
Tuya
Molten rock
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Molten rock
Answer
Magma
Record both local and distant earthquakes; but cannot accurately measure strong earthquakes in the direct vicinity
Question
Record both local and distant earthquakes; but cannot accurately measure strong earthquakes in the direct vicinity
Answer
Broadband Seismograph