26.12. Instrumentation for Monitoring S and Rayleigh Waves

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of strong motion seismometers?

   Hint

   What do they measure during an earthquake?

2. 2.

   What do surface wave arrays use to collect data?

   Hint

   What's the equipment called that helps measure waves on the surface?

3. 3.

   What type of data do strong motion seismometers primarily record?

   • Temperature
   • Acceleration
   • Pressure

   Hint

   Think about what happens during an earthquake.

4. 4.

   True or False: Surface wave arrays can only measure underground seismic activity.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What type of waves do they measure?

5. 5.

   Consider a building constructed in a soft soil location. How do you think strong motion seismometers, surface wave arrays, and InSAR would collectively improve the building’s safety?

   Hint

   Think about how each tool can help conditional planning.

6. 6.

   After a strong earthquake, a city uses InSAR to detect ground displacements. What are the potential implications of this data for city planners?

   Hint

   Consider how spatial data can guide urban infrastructure.