Practice Seismic Wave Propagation - 24.1.2 | 24. Epicentre | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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24.1.2 - Seismic Wave Propagation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What type of seismic wave travels the fastest?

💡 Hint: Remember the first letter of primary.

Question 2

Easy

Which seismic waves can travel through liquids?

💡 Hint: Think of how they are primary.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What type of wave travels fastest during an earthquake?

  • P-waves
  • S-waves
  • Surface waves

💡 Hint: They are called primary waves!

Question 2

True or False: S-waves can travel through liquids.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about their name 'secondary'.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If an earthquake's P-wave arrives at a seismic station 5 seconds before the S-wave, and the speed of the P-wave is 6 km/s and the S-wave is 3.5 km/s, estimate the distance to the epicentre.

💡 Hint: Don't forget the different speeds for the two wave types.

Question 2

Discuss the potential impacts of miscalculating the epicentre location on emergency response efforts.

💡 Hint: Consider how crucial timing and location are during emergencies.

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