25.4.2 - Seismic Tomography
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Practice Questions
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What is seismic tomography?
💡 Hint: Think about what we can use seismic waves to visualize.
Why is the location of the hypocentre important?
💡 Hint: Consider how knowing where something starts can help in many fields.
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What is the main purpose of seismic tomography?
💡 Hint: Think about what insights are gained from internal images.
True or False: Seismic waves travel faster through denser materials.
💡 Hint: Consider how density affects wave propagation.
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Using a simple 2D modeling software, simulate how variations in rock density would affect wave travel times for seismic tomography.
💡 Hint: Focus on how different materials interact with wave propagation.
Consider a region with known seismic activity. Propose a study using seismic tomography to improve building codes in that area, outlining the steps you'd take.
💡 Hint: Think about the entire process from data collection to analysis and application.
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