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the relatively thick part of the earth's crust which forms the large land masses. It is generally older and more complex than the oceanic crust.
2
a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.
3
flammable gas, consisting largely of methane and other hydrocarbons, occurring naturally underground (often in association with petroleum) and used as fuel.
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the state or fact of something's being likely; probability
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An earthquake which follows a larger earthquake or main shock and originates in or near the rupture zone of the larger earthquake.
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pertaining to the structure of the earth's crust.
7
a large portion of air, large body of water, etc., moving in a certain direction.
8
continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
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physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.
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the outer layer of the earth
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The outer core is about 1,400 miles thick, and it's made mostly of a combination (called an alloy) of iron and nickel, along with small amounts of other dense elements like gold, platinum, and uranium. These metals can, of course, be found on the surface of Earth in solid form.
