Are you ready to test your knowledge of earthquakes, one of the most powerful and destructive forces of nature? From the Richter Scale to fault lines, this earthquake trivia quiz will challenge you on all things related to earthquakes. Do you know what causes an earthquake? Can you name the three types of seismic waves? From earthquake preparedness to historical earthquakes, this quiz will test your knowledge of all things seismic. So, buckle up and get ready to put your earthquake knowledge to the test with this fun and informative trivia quiz!
If you have a blast with this quiz, then our geology trivia is definitely worth your time as well!
Where on the planet can one find the greatest volcanic crater in the world?
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Which fault is responsible for the discharge of seismic waves?
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What is the term for the shaking of the ground during an earthquake?
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What type of fault occurs when two tectonic plates are moving towards each other and one plate is pushed under the other?
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What is the term for the waves that travel through the Earth's interior and cause the shaking during an earthquake?
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What are some alternative names for the waves that are considered primary?
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What is the process by which one tectonic plate is pushed under another tectonic plate?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of earthquakes?
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In what year did a tsunami strike Makran?
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What is the point at which an earthquake originates called?
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What type of fault occurs when two tectonic plates are moving away from each other and the land on either side of the fault sinks or drops down?
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What scale is used to measure the strength of an earthquake?
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When did the earthquake that entirely devastated the city of Quetta in Pakistan take place?
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What is the term for the point beneath the Earth's surface where an earthquake originates?
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What scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake?
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What is the study of earthquakes called?
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What is the term for the shaking and rolling motion that occurs during an earthquake?
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What is the process by which two tectonic plates move towards each other?
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What is an earthquake?
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How many earthquakes have been responsible for more than a million fatalities?
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When an earthquake reaches what level of intensity, practically everything on earth will be destroyed.
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What is the term for a break or fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement can occur?
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What took place when the earthquake measured a level "6" in its intensity?
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Which nation's earthquake was responsible for the greatest number of deaths in all of recorded history?
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What is the process by which two tectonic plates move away from each other?
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What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?
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What is the term for an earthquake that occurs beneath the ocean floor?
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What is the term for the series of waves that travel through the Earth after an earthquake?
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Where do most earthquakes occur?
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In 2004, approximately how many countries were impacted by the tsunami?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of fault that can cause an earthquake?
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