What Is Syndrome X

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Essay

What is syndrome X?

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Definitions:

Tectonic Setting

The geological and geophysical environment of an area in relation to the structure and movement of the Earth's lithosphere.

Sudden Movement

An abrupt shift, typically referring to geological events like earthquakes.

Fault

A fracture or zone of fractures in rock along which there has been displacement of the sides relative to one another parallel to the fracture.

Tsunami

A series of ocean waves with extremely long wavelengths and periods, typically caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.