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20.18.1 - Aftershocks

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Question 1 Easy

What are aftershocks?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens after the main event.

Question 2 Easy

What law describes the frequency of aftershocks?

💡 Hint: Consider a name that starts with 'O'.

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Question 1

What are aftershocks?

Larger earthquakes
Small earthquakes that follow a mainshock
Only occurring underwater

💡 Hint: Aftershocks follow what?

Question 2

True or False: Aftershocks can only occur immediately after an initial earthquake.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider if they can happen later.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If an earthquake occurs with an initial magnitude of 6.0 and is followed by multiple aftershocks over the next week, how would the emergency protocols change between the first aftershock and those occurring a week later?

💡 Hint: Think about changing focus from immediate response to longer-term implications.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the psychological impact of aftershocks on residents who experienced a major earthquake. How might it affect their recovery process?

💡 Hint: Consider how emotions play a role in recovery.

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