Practice Limitations and Uncertainties in Hypocentre Estimation - 25.10 | 25. Hypocentre – Primary | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Limitations and Uncertainties in Hypocentre Estimation

25.10 - Limitations and Uncertainties in Hypocentre Estimation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary reason for uncertainties in hypocentre estimation due to sparse station coverage?

💡 Hint: Think about how data is collected.

Question 2 Easy

Name one effect of near-source response on seismic data.

💡 Hint: Consider how local materials might interact with waves.

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Question 1

What is a significant limitation related to sparse station coverage in hypocentre estimation?

It makes the data too expensive to process.
It increases uncertainties in hypocentre depth.
It directly influences the size of earthquakes.

💡 Hint: Consider what having fewer measurement points does to estimations.

Question 2

True or False: Complex fault geometry simplifies the process of estimating hypocentre.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how irregular shapes impact identification.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a scenario where you have very few seismic stations in a region with complex fault lines. Outline a strategy to improve hypocentre estimation.

💡 Hint: Think about combining resources and technologies.

Challenge 2 Hard

Imagine you are working with a velocity model that incorrectly represents local geology. How would you address this in your analysis?

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of continuous improvement in models.

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