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Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE SERVICES > ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORIES > GEOLOGICAL ADVISORIES > EARTHQUAKES

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EARTHQUAKES  

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  • A sudden motion or trembling in the Earth caused by the abrupt release of slowly accumulated strain in the Earth's lithosphere.<BR> An Earthquake Advisory may report on earthquakes occurring in a particular region and define areas most vulnerable to earthquake damage. (en)

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/a779ee72-d21e-4106-9efa-93e970bc287f

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