24.17 - Future Prospects and Research Directions
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What is seismic tomography?
💡 Hint: Think about how we visualize underground features.
What is an example of a precursor for earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Consider signs that might indicate a quake is coming.
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What does seismic tomography help identify?
💡 Hint: What does imaging the Earth's interior reveal?
True or False: Earthquake precursors can include abnormal gas emissions.
💡 Hint: Think about what changes might signal a future quake.
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Using seismic tomography data, design a research proposal that outlines how you would identify new fault lines in a region susceptible to earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Consider the tools and techniques mentioned in the section.
Analyze a scenario where a city uses real-time earthquake data to enhance its infrastructure. What technologies might be implemented, and how would they change urban response strategies?
💡 Hint: Think creatively about technology applications in urban planning.
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