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20.18.2 - Foreshocks

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define what a foreshock is.

💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of earthquakes.

Question 2 Easy

Do all earthquakes have foreshocks?

💡 Hint: Consider whether every significant earthquake is signaled by smaller ones.

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Question 1

What are foreshocks?

Large earthquakes
Minor earthquakes before a main earthquake
Earthquakes that follow a mainshock

💡 Hint: Consider the sequence of events in an earthquake.

Question 2

True or False: All significant earthquakes are preceded by foreshocks.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the unpredictability of seismic events.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Investigate a case where scientists reported foreshocks before a major earthquake. What methodology did they use to determine the presence of foreshocks?

💡 Hint: Look for historical data analysis studies.

Challenge 2 Hard

Formulate a research proposal on how foreshocks could be integrated into current seismic monitoring systems for prediction purposes.

💡 Hint: Consider how technology can enhance predictive modeling.

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