What are seismic waves?
Measuring Earthquakes

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Energy released by an earthquake in waves or vibrations.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In what order do the three types of seismic waves arrive at a seismograph? Options: S wave, P wave, Surface wave, Surface wave, P wave and S wave, P wave, S wave and Surface wave, P wave, Surface wave and S wave
Back
P wave, S wave and Surface wave
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which type of seismic wave produces the most severe ground movement? Options: P wave, S wave, Surface wave, None of the above
Back
Surface wave
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Describe the moment magnitude scale, and explain why it is useful in measuring earthquakes.
Back
It measures earthquakes total energy of earthquakes near or far.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do geologists locate the epicenter of an earthquake?
Back
They measure the difference between seismic waves on three or more seismographs. The epicenter is where the circles intercept.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
__________ records ground movements caused by seismic waves as they
move through Earth
Back
Seismograph
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
________ are the slowest seismic waves.
Back
Surface waves
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