23.2.3. Key Features

Try these first

1. 1.

   What happens to rocks when they accumulate elastic strain?

   Hint

   Think about how a rubber band behaves when stretched.

2. 2.

   List the types of seismic waves that are released during an earthquake.

   Hint

   Remember the fast and slow waves!

3. 3.

   What describes elastic strain accumulation?

   • Energy storage in rocks
   • Immediate rupture
   • Static pressure

   Hint

   Think about what elastic means in physics.

4. 4.

   True or False: Sudden rupture only occurs gradually.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the definition of sudden rupture.

5. 5.

   Given the elastic rebound theory, predict the impact of longer accumulation times on the energy released during an earthquake.

   Hint

   Connect the concepts of strain accumulation and energy release.

6. 6.

   Analyze how different types of seismic waves vary in terms of speed and damage potential during an earthquake.

   Hint

   Consider the speeds and energy levels of each wave type.