Practice Geological and Computational Limitations - 24.13.2 | 24. Epicentre | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Geological and Computational Limitations

24.13.2 - Geological and Computational Limitations

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the definition of epicentre?

💡 Hint: Think about the location of the earthquake relative to the surface.

Question 2 Easy

What are error ellipses?

💡 Hint: Consider how we indicate uncertainty in measurements.

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Question 1

What is a key reason for geological limitations in determining epicentres?

Assumption of uniform Earth
High seismic station density
Simple wave paths

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when we incorrectly assume uniformity.

Question 2

True or False: Error ellipses represent certainty in epicentre locations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how we visualize data accuracy.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how geological variations in a specific region affect the epicentre determination of an earthquake. Consider a scenario where two seismic stations receive conflicting data.

💡 Hint: Look into the relationship between wave speed and rock types.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a study or an advanced algorithm that mitigates the errors experienced in epicentre determination due to geological and computational limitations.

💡 Hint: Consider how technology could enhance existing methods.

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