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Earthquake

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001235

A sudden and rapid shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere, typically resulting from the sudden movement of tectonic plates along a fault. This energy radiates outwards in seismic waves. Earthquakes can induce ground motion, liquefaction, and tsunamis, posing risks to oil and gas infrastructure.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001235
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeology
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001235",
  "term": "Earthquake",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A sudden and rapid shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere, typically resulting from the sudden movement of tectonic plates along a fault. This energy radiates outwards in seismic waves. Earthquakes can induce ground motion, liquefaction, and tsunamis, posing risks to oil and gas infrastructure.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/earthquake/"
}

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