25.14 - Hypocentre and Magnitude Estimation Correlation
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Define the term hypocentre.
💡 Hint: Think about where the earthquake starts underground.
What two types of magnitudes are discussed in this section?
💡 Hint: Both start with 'M' and relate to earthquake size.
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What is the hypocentre?
💡 Hint: Think about where seismic events originate.
True or False: The depth of the hypocentre does not affect magnitude calculations.
💡 Hint: Depth can alter wave propagation.
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Calculate the Moment Magnitude for a hypothetical earthquake with a fault area of 100 km², a slip of 1 m, and a shear modulus of 30 GPa.
💡 Hint: Use the appropriate units when calculating.
Evaluate how different hypocentre depths would alter Body Wave Magnitude readings. Can you provide a comparative analysis of shallow vs. deep-focus earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Consider how wave propagation is affected by depth.
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