25.2 - Classification Based on Depth
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Practice Questions
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What is the depth range for shallow-focus earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Think about the depth close to the surface.
What do we call earthquakes with a depth greater than 300 km?
💡 Hint: The name starts with 'Deep' related to distance.
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What depth defines a shallow-focus earthquake?
💡 Hint: Recall the primary depth classifications.
True or False: Intermediate-focus earthquakes occur at depths greater than 300 km.
💡 Hint: Think about the classification range.
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Evaluate the impact of a shallow-focus earthquake on a city with high-rise buildings. Consider the effect of depth, distance from the hypocentre, and potential structural designs.
💡 Hint: Consider both design constraints and urban planning considerations.
Research and present on a major earthquake that was classified as deep-focus. Discuss its geological significance despite lower surface damage.
💡 Hint: Focus on how studying deep-focus earthquakes reveals information about tectonic processes.
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