Practice Application - 19.12.2 | 19. Elements of Seismology | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are P-waves?

💡 Hint: Think about the first waves to arrive after an earthquake.

Question 2 Easy

What does EEWS stand for?

💡 Hint: It involves systems that warn us before shaking starts.

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Question 1

What does EEWS stand for?

Earthquake Emergency Warning Systems
Earthquake Early Warning Systems
Emergency Earthquake Warning Systems

💡 Hint: Focus on the meaning of early warning.

Question 2

True or False: P-waves are slower than S-waves.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about their order of arrival during an earthquake.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an EEWS for a coastal city prone to tsunamis after earthquakes. What factors would you consider?

💡 Hint: Think about the vulnerabilities of coastal locations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a case study where EEWS was successfully implemented. Discuss its impact on public safety and emergency response.

💡 Hint: Use research to find specific examples and data.

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