23.2.3 - Key Features
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What happens to rocks when they accumulate elastic strain?
💡 Hint: Think about how a rubber band behaves when stretched.
List the types of seismic waves that are released during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Remember the fast and slow waves!
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What describes elastic strain accumulation?
💡 Hint: Think about what elastic means in physics.
True or False: Sudden rupture only occurs gradually.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of sudden rupture.
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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.
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.
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