24.14 - Isochron Mapping and Epicentral Distance
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What are isochrons?
💡 Hint: Think about how waves spread from a center point.
What do travel-time curves represent?
💡 Hint: Consider their relationship to wave travel distance.
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What are isochrons used for in seismology?
💡 Hint: What lines connect points of equal wave arrival time?
True or False: Travel-time curves are specific to one type of seismic wave.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between different seismic waves.
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Propose a method to improve the accuracy of travel-time curves in urban areas with varying geological conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider technology and data collection improvements that can be made.
Evaluate the impact of inaccurate travel-time curves on emergency response planning following an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Think about how incorrect data can affect deployment strategies.
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