27 - Seismogram
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What does a seismogram record?
💡 Hint: Think about what instruments measure during seismic events.
Name the two types of seismograms.
💡 Hint: Consider the evolution of technology as a clue.
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What do seismographs record?
💡 Hint: Think about what natural disasters they are used to measure.
True or False: S-waves travel faster than P-waves.
💡 Hint: Recall the order of wave arrivals.
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Analyze a real seismogram and identify P-waves, S-waves, and surface waves. Discuss the significance of each wave in terms of potential structural impact.
💡 Hint: Look for the order and amplitude of waves in the seismogram.
Given the amplitude of a recorded S-wave is significantly larger than a P-wave, discuss the implications it has on structural design in earthquake-prone regions.
💡 Hint: Consider how wave height correlates with damage.
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