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What type of seismic waves is useful to seismologist in their study of the earths interior?
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What is seismic profilling useful for?
determining the structure of sediments and basement rock
What is a seismic profiling is useful for?
Its used for determinig structures beneath the ocean floor.
What are three examples of useful elements that are extracted from earths surface?
Iron, copper and gold :)
The seismic waves of an earthquake are useful in determining?
The waves of earthquakes help us determine information about the interior of the earth. The more geologists know about the interior of the earth, the better they can predict earthquakes and other changes in the formation of the Earth's crust.
What tool uses microwaves to map the earth and is useful when climate conditions prevent geographers from seeing the earths surface?
Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR)
Are seismic waves useful for mapping?
yes, for the inside of the earth
What is seismic profilling useful for?
determining the structure of sediments and basement rock
What is a seismic profiling is useful for?
Its used for determinig structures beneath the ocean floor.
What type of map would be the most useful to a scientist studying earthquake?
seismic hazard map
How is the earths electric field useful?
to generate power i guess
What is the process of removing useful deposits from the earths crust?
mining ;)
Why is it useful to record seismic waves with a seismograph?
Three different types of waves travel away from the focus of a seismic event. These waves travel at different speeds. In addition to surface waves, the waves that are proving critical to providing evidence about the interior of the Earth are 'P' waves (P standing for primary or pressure), and 'S' waves (S for secondary or shear). P-waves are faster than S-waves.P-waves can travel through solid rock and fluids, and their speed will vary depending on the density of the rock through which they travel; increased speed will indicate increased density, thus providing information about the density and possible mineralogy of Earth's various layers.S-waves cannot travel through fluids, thus when an S-wave encounters the outer core of the Earth (liquid iron and nickel), it is disrupted, indicating the boundary between the mantle and outer core and the boundary between the inner core and outer core. The effect observed from the motion of S-waves reveals a 'shadow zone', opposite to where they originate.An animation of P and S-waves moving through Earth's interior and the resultant S-wave shadow due to the presence of the Earth's core is viewable in the related links section.Geologists use seismic waves to learn about the earth's interior by using the reflection or refraction of the seismic wave to investigate subsurface structures and locate the epicenter.
How you can use seismic stratigraphy interpretation to determine hydrocarbon prospect and leads?
seismic stratigraphy is very useful for interpretation of depositional environment in one hand and subsequent analysis of depositional environment, tectonic realm, and associated seismic markers (reflectors) indirectly indicate the presence fo hydrocarbons.
What has the author Bruce E Engquist written?
Bruce E Engquist has written: 'The seismic method a useful tool in underground gas storage exploration' -- subject(s): Seismic prospecting, Natural gas, Geology
What is theothermal energy?
Probably you mean geothermal energy. That means taking advantage of the heat in the interior of the Earth, converting it to some useful energy.Probably you mean geothermal energy. That means taking advantage of the heat in the interior of the Earth, converting it to some useful energy.Probably you mean geothermal energy. That means taking advantage of the heat in the interior of the Earth, converting it to some useful energy.Probably you mean geothermal energy. That means taking advantage of the heat in the interior of the Earth, converting it to some useful energy.
What are three examples of useful elements that are extracted from earths surface?
Iron, copper and gold :)
Where are MRI's particularly useful?
MRI is particularly useful for imaging the brain and spine, as well as the soft tissues of joints and the interior structure of bones.
