LT11-16 Flashcard Review

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The first waves to reach a seismic recording station are

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P waves

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The most destruction done by an earthquake are caused by

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Surface waves

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The spot on Earth's surface right above where the earthquake occurs is called the

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epicenter

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The closer a location is to the epicenter,

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the closer the P and S waves will be

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Which body wave is pictured?

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P-Wave

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This is the area beneath the Earth's surface where the earthquake begins.

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focus

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These are the secondary, or second waves to be released. They cannot travel through the liquid outer core.

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S waves

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The diagram shows a

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S wave

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Which station was closest to the earthquake's epicenter? Options: Station A, Station B, Station C

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Station C

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What is the approximate lag time (difference between P & S wave time) for this seismogram?

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4 minutes and 50 seconds