ERSC181 Week 3 Part 1
If you are interested in only knowing the amount of damage caused by the earthquake, which scale would you consult?
the Modified Mercalli scale
What is the feature called where most active earthquakes (and volcanoes) are found?
the Pacific Ring of Fire
Where would an earthquake most likely occur?
along plate boundaries
Which type of waves are compressional in nature?
P
What is a shadow zone and why does it exist?
A shadow zone appears on the opposite side of the planet from the earthquake source because S waves cannot move through liquid.
Which of the following statement is correct?
P or primary waves are compressional waves and travel the fastest.
If you are afraid of earthquakes, where would you NOT want to live?
the west coast of South America
Which of the following is a secondary hazard associated with earthquakes?
All are secondary hazards
Which of the following statement is the most accurate?
Earthquakes are caused when stresses on rocks are too great and the rock breaks, typically along fault lines or plate boundaries.
Which of the following is NOT associated with earthquakes?
Lahar
