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A seismic center is the area of an earthquake where the trembling is the most prevalent. Seismologists can determine the location of the seismic center by evaluating the information on a seismograph.
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∙ 13y agoThe earth surface divided in may zones basis on the peak ground acceleration. These zones called Seismic zone.
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∙ 10y agoAn earthquate zone is a place where a large number of faults are located, often a chain of volcanoes parallel to a continental coast.
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∙ 15y agoA small area of a country or state where earthquakes occur frequently.
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What term is used to indicate the region where no earthquake waves reach Earth's surface?
seismic zone
What is a wadati-benioff zone?
A Wadati-Benioff zone is a deep level seismic zone on the line of subduction, which can be as deep as 700 kilometres.
Is there seismic activity in Mariana's Trench?
Yes, Mariana's Trench is an active subduction zone.
Has St. Louis experienced any volcanism or seismic activity?
St. Louis has likely felt earthquakes from the New Madrid seismic zone, but there is no volcanic activity for hundreds of miles.
Is spandex natural?
An s-wave shadow zone is formed as seismic waves travel through the Earth's body. Which of the following statements does this s-wave shadow zone indicate?
What is the seismic zone type classification of Charleston WV?
A seismic zone is defined as a region in which the rate of seismic activity is fairly consistent The Seismic zone for Charleston WV is in Zone 1.
What does seismic mean?
(not seismic, seismic wave)Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the earth.
What is the seismic zone for Abu Dhabi?
zone 2A
What term is used to indicate the region where no earthquake waves reach Earth's surface?
seismic zone
What is the wide belt in which no seismic waves are received?
shadow zone
What is a wadati-benioff zone?
A Wadati-Benioff zone is a deep level seismic zone on the line of subduction, which can be as deep as 700 kilometres.
What is the name of the area where no seismic waves occur in an earthquake?
Shadow zone
What is the band around the earth were seismic waves are not detected?
Shadow Zone
What is the band around the earth where seismic waves are not detected?
Shadow Zone
The shadow zone exists due to the of seismic waves?
refraction refraction
Does a primary seismic wave have a larger shadow zone than a secondary wave?
no, an s-wave shadow zone is way larger
Is there seismic activity in Mariana's Trench?
Yes, Mariana's Trench is an active subduction zone.
