Category Archives: interior of the Earth

Sesmic Waves, Earthqukes and Interior of the Earth

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

What Is Seismology? Seismology is the study of earthquakes and seismic waves that move through and around the earth. A seismologist is a scientist who studies earthquakes and seismic waves. What Are Seismic Waves? Seismic waves are the waves of … Continue reading →

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Folds:Types and Folding Mechanism

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The term fold is used in geology when one or a stack of originally flat and planar surfaces, such as sedimentary strata, are bent or curved as a result of plastic (i.e. permanent) deformation. Synsedimentary folds are those due to … Continue reading →

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Faults

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The Four BASIC Types Of Faults (This does not include growth faults) The Normal Fault The normal fault is not necessarily normal in the sense that it is common….because…. it is not the most common of faults. However what is … Continue reading →

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What Causes Earthquakes?

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Have you ever felt the ground shake as a herd of elephants stampeded by? Has your mom ever told you that you sound (and feel!) like a herd of elephants because you are making the whole house shake? Is that … Continue reading →

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