24.13.1 - Instrumental and Human Errors
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What does instrumental calibration ensure?
💡 Hint: Think about why accurate measurements are important.
What is an error ellipse?
💡 Hint: Consider how we might show uncertainty.
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What role does instrument calibration play in determining an earthquake's epicentre?
💡 Hint: Why is accuracy so critical in scientific measurements?
True or False: Errors in arrival time readings can affect the accuracy of the epicentre location.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of precise timing.
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A seismic network consists of five stations, but due to a power outage, three stations fail to record data during an earthquake. Discuss how this might impact the calculated epicentre.
💡 Hint: Consider how triangulation relies on multiple points.
If a seismic station has a poorly calibrated instrument that consistently underreports P-wave arrival times by 2 seconds, analyze the potential impact this could have on epicentre location.
💡 Hint: Think about how timing affects distance calculations.
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