24.12 - Depth Classification of Epicentres
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What is an epicentre?
💡 Hint: Think about where earthquakes start.
How deep do shallow-focus earthquakes typically occur?
💡 Hint: Consider the classification of earthquakes by their depth.
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What depth range characterizes a shallow-focus earthquake?
💡 Hint: Remember the depth categories discussed.
True or False: Deep-focus earthquakes usually cause more damage than shallow-focus earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between depth and surface damage.
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A deep-focus earthquake occurs on the seafloor at a depth of 600 km. Describe the expected ground motion effects on nearby coastal cities 100 km away.
💡 Hint: What aspects of wave propagation could affect surface shaking?
Compare and contrast the potential for human impact during a shallow-focus earthquake versus an intermediate-focus earthquake in a large urban area.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how the depth affects the intensity of shaking and resulting damage.
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