Which seismic wave is responsible for the rolling motion felt during an earthquake?
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Rayleigh wave
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Which seismic wave is responsible for the rolling motion felt during an earthquake?
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Rayleigh wave
What is the name of the subduction zone where the 2011 Tohoku earthquake occurred?
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Japan Trench
Which Japanese city was devastated by the 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake?
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Kobe
How many earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater occur annually on average?
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1,500
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Which fault zone was responsible for the 2010 Haiti earthquake?
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