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24.5 - Factors Influencing Epicentre Accuracy

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the role of seismic stations in epicentre determination?

💡 Hint: Think about why more data points enhance accuracy.

Question 2

Easy

How does the magnitude of an earthquake affect its detection?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens during significant seismic events.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What factor most significantly improves the accuracy of epicentre location?

  • Increased seismic station density
  • Earthquake depth
  • Magnitude of the earthquake

💡 Hint: Consider how having multiple data points can assist in pinpointing a location.

Question 2

True or False: Deeper earthquakes are easier to locate accurately than shallow earthquakes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the energy and travel distance of waves.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a scenario where a seismic network is very sparse. What challenges would arise in determining an epicentre, and how could you mitigate these issues?

💡 Hint: Consider how adding information changes data analysis.

Question 2

Consider an earthquake that is deep-focus and of moderate magnitude. Discuss the approaches you would take to locate the epicentre accurately.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how depth might influence the propagation of seismic waves.

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