11.6 The following is a partial map of East Bay, showing soil types in parts of Oakland, Emeryville and Alameda, including the approximate extent of bedrock, sandy soil and soft mud in this area. During 1989 earthquake, ground acceleration was recorded at various sites, such as the three seismographs shown below. These records demonstrated that shaking intensity of one earthquake varied depending on the site soil conditions. Identify which one of the following seismographs corresponds to bedrock, sandy soil and soft mud. 80 0 To San Francisco 1 mi 1.6 km (80 Cypress 580 Structure 880 Oakland Bedrock -Soft mud -Sand and gravel

11.6 The following is a partial map of East Bay, showing soil types in parts of Oakland, Emeryville and Alameda, including the approximate extent of bedrock, sandy soil and soft mud in this area. During 1989 earthquake, ground acceleration was recorded at various sites, such as the three seismographs shown below. These records demonstrated that shaking intensity of one earthquake varied depending on the site soil conditions. Identify which one of the following seismographs corresponds to bedrock, sandy soil and soft mud. 80 0 To San Francisco 1 mi 1.6 km (80 Cypress 580 Structure 880 Oakland Bedrock -Soft mud -Sand and gravel

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