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Typically, a shallow focus earthquake will cause more damage than a deep focus earthquake. Shallow focus implies the source of the earthquake is near to the surface, so the waves will lose lesser energy than the deep focus earthquake waves while travelling through the Earth. But it depends on other factors too such as local stratigraphy, and subsurface conditions.
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Is a deep earthquake worse then a shallow earthquake?
It depends, but 'shallow' (refering to the 'focus') earthquakes hit, usally, with a bigger force. This is because if the focus is closer to the surface of the earth (like in the Kobe earthquake) then the siesmic waves do not have as far to travel to reach the surface. But you can still have a deep focus with a big impact: if the siesmic waves are more powerful.
Explain the classification scale used to describe the depth of origin of earthquakes?
Shallow focus (0-70km), intermediate focus (70-300km), and deep focus (greater than 300km)
What was the depth of the 1960 Chile earthquake?
The focus of the 9.5 (moment magnitud scale) eartquake of Valdivia 1960 was shallow, 33 km deep.
Is the magma in a shield volcano deep or shallow?
shallow
Does a pectoral girdle have a shallow or deep socket?
the pectoral has a shallow socket while the pelvic has a deep, secure socket. both for limb attachment.
What causes more damage shallow or deep focus earthquakes?
Shallow focus earthquakes generally cause more damage.
What is the classification scale used to describe the depth of origin of earthquakes?
shallow focus Intermediate focus Deep focus
How does ocean get deep or shallow in some places?
some areas have a higher and lower elivation witch causes it to be deep or shallow
What is the difference between shallow focus earthquakes and deep focus earthquakes?
Shallow focus earthquakes occur at depths of 70 km with magnitudes ranging from 1-5. Deep focus earthquakes occur at depths from 300-700 km and magnitudes from 6-10.
Is a deep earthquake worse then a shallow earthquake?
It depends, but 'shallow' (refering to the 'focus') earthquakes hit, usally, with a bigger force. This is because if the focus is closer to the surface of the earth (like in the Kobe earthquake) then the siesmic waves do not have as far to travel to reach the surface. But you can still have a deep focus with a big impact: if the siesmic waves are more powerful.
Is there shallow or deep water in a muskeg?
It can be shallow or deep.
What qualities does a soil have to have for a horse to ride on it?
it has to be deep enough not to damage the hoofs but shallow enough not to strain the muscles
Explain the classification scale used to describe the depth of origin of earthquakes?
Shallow focus (0-70km), intermediate focus (70-300km), and deep focus (greater than 300km)
Differentiate between shallow and deep foundation?
The difference between a shallow and deep foundation is very simple. A shallow foundation is not very deep and a deep foundation is.
River is wide but shallow not deep?
is river godavari shallow or deep
How can you tell marshlands are deep or shallow?
swamps are deep while marshlands are shallow
What are shallow deep paintings?
It is called a shallow or a deep painting. Shallow means it has light colors. Deep means it has contrast between light and dark such as shadowing.
