What is the focus?
Point underground where the faulting in an earthquake occurs
How are stalagtites formed?
rainwater dissolves limestone and sinks into caves and the limestone collects on ceiling
What are destructive process?
processes that destroy landforms. – 2 types: Slow (weathering) and Fast (Erosion) – Ex. landslides, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods.
What is the epicenter?
the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
What is a volcano?
an opening in Earth's surface through which melted rock, hot gases, rock pieces, and ash burst forth, or erupt
What is magma?
Melted rock below the Earth's surface; called lava at the surface.
What is a fault?
Crack in the Earth's surface along which movement takes place
What are constructive processes?
Shape the surface of the Earth, by building up Mountains and Landmasses