24.1.2 - Seismic Wave Propagation
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Practice Questions
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What type of seismic wave travels the fastest?
💡 Hint: Remember the first letter of primary.
Which seismic waves can travel through liquids?
💡 Hint: Think of how they are primary.
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What type of wave travels fastest during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: They are called primary waves!
True or False: S-waves can travel through liquids.
💡 Hint: Think about their name 'secondary'.
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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.
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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