25.3 - Seismic Wave Generation at the Hypocentre
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Practice Questions
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What does the term hypocentre refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about where the earthquake starts.
Why are P-waves significant in earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Recall what waves come first during a quake.
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What are P-waves known for?
💡 Hint: Recall which waves arrive first.
True or False: S-waves arrive before P-waves.
💡 Hint: Remember the order of wave arrivals.
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A seismo station records the arrival time of P-waves at 2 seconds and S-waves at 6 seconds. If the seismic velocity of P-waves is 6 km/s, what is the hypocentral distance from the station?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for distance is speed multiplied by time.
Discuss how delays in P-wave arrival could affect seismic safety alerts. What systems could mitigate this risk?
💡 Hint: Think about advancements in technology to improve current systems.
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