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What are some possible sources of error when using the modified mercalli scale to locate the epicenter of the earthquake?
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What are some possible errors when using a Modified Mercalli scale?
the assigned nember can vary from place to place within the disturbed region depending on the location of the observer with respect to the earthquake epicenter. In addition some witnesses of the earthquake might exaggerate how bad thing were during the earthquake and some witnesses might not agree on what happened during the earthquake.
Can geologists use data from only two seismographs to locate an earthquake's epicenter?
No. Without a 3rd peice of data from another station, there will always be 2 different possible locations of the epicenter. You must have 3 seismographs to collect the data.
Which is the maximum possible damage designation on the Mercalli scale?
XII
What is the largest earthquake possible?
the largest earthquake possibleis the larges earthquake possible
Why can earthquakes cause a destruction far from the epicenter?
Because earthquakes rupture sections of a fault, sometimes for hundreds of miles. So it is possible for there to be just as much destruction anywhere along the fault as there is at the epicenter. (the epicenter being at the beginning of the rupture)
What are some possible errors when using a Modified Mercalli scale?
the assigned nember can vary from place to place within the disturbed region depending on the location of the observer with respect to the earthquake epicenter. In addition some witnesses of the earthquake might exaggerate how bad thing were during the earthquake and some witnesses might not agree on what happened during the earthquake.
Is it possible that the earthquake in Haita on January 12 2010 can lead to a tsunami?
i dont think so depending on where the epicenter was and how strong the seismic waves were
Can geologists use data from only two seismic stations to locate an earthquake's epicenter?
No, though they can narrow it down to two possible locations.
Can geologists use data from only two seismographs to locate an earthquake's epicenter?
No. Without a 3rd peice of data from another station, there will always be 2 different possible locations of the epicenter. You must have 3 seismographs to collect the data.
Which is the maximum possible damage designation on the Mercalli scale?
XII
What will happen if there were only two seismic stations recorded waves from an earthquake?
Then you would end up with 2 possible locations for the epicenter. You need a 3rd station to confirm the actual location.
What is the largest earthquake possible?
the largest earthquake possibleis the larges earthquake possible
Why can earthquakes cause a destruction far from the epicenter?
Because earthquakes rupture sections of a fault, sometimes for hundreds of miles. So it is possible for there to be just as much destruction anywhere along the fault as there is at the epicenter. (the epicenter being at the beginning of the rupture)
Why is it important to locate the epicenter of an earthquake?
It is important to do this because then people will know how much damage it REALLY caused, if it could've triggered tsunamis, how big it is, the epicenters' magnitude, and where it started. They would also know possible ways that it happened, if it is linked to other earthquakes, and what it could cause in the future. That is why it is important to locate the epicenter.
Is it possible to burn video games?
It is possible with a modified system but is illegal.
What happens if there is an earthquake under an ocean?
If there is an earthquake under an ocean, tsunami is possible.
Is it possible for there to be an earthquake or volcano on the moon?
no
