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If an earthquake occured in seattle Washington how long would it take for the first seismic waves to arrive at a seismograph station in Miami Florida?
It would take about 5-7 minutes for the primary or P-waves to reach a seismograph station in Miami, Florida from Seattle, Washington. These waves travel faster than secondary or S-waves, which would arrive a few minutes later.
What would the seismograph look like several hours after an earthquake?
Several hours after an earthquake, the seismograph would likely show small aftershocks or seismic activity continuing to register on the graph, but with decreasing intensity as time progresses. The initial sharp spikes from the main earthquake would have subsided, leaving a more regular, lower amplitude signal on the seismograph paper.
Could a seismograph work if all its parts were attached to the bedrock?
No, a seismograph would not function effectively if all its parts were attached to the bedrock. A seismograph relies on the relative motion between a stable mass and the ground to detect seismic waves. If all components are fixed to the bedrock, there would be no relative movement to measure, rendering the instrument ineffective in recording ground motion during an earthquake.
Which of the three recording stations was closest to the epicenter of the earthquake based on the seismograms shown below?
To determine which recording station was closest to the epicenter of the earthquake, you would typically analyze the arrival times of the seismic waves recorded at each station. The station with the shortest time interval between the arrival of the primary (P) wave and the secondary (S) wave would be the closest to the epicenter. If you have specific data points or seismograms, you can calculate the distance based on these wave arrivals.
Which of the following would NOT be included in a station model a.humidity b.wind c.pressure or d.temerature?
Humidity would not be included in a station model.
How many seismograph station are needed to determined the location of an epicenter?
Three stations would best pinpoint the epicentre by triangulation.
How would the seismograph for the two earthquake compare?
The seismograph for a larger earthquake would show stronger and more prolonged seismic waves compared to a smaller earthquake. The amplitude and duration of the seismic waves recorded by the seismograph would be greater for the larger earthquake.
If an earthquake occured in seattle Washington how long would it take for the first seismic waves to arrive at a seismograph station in Miami Florida?
It would take about 5-7 minutes for the primary or P-waves to reach a seismograph station in Miami, Florida from Seattle, Washington. These waves travel faster than secondary or S-waves, which would arrive a few minutes later.
If a p wave arrives at a seismograph station at 907 am and the S waves arrives at the same seismograph stations at 909 an about how fare is that station from the epicenter of the earthquake?
To estimate the distance from the seismograph station to the earthquake epicenter, we can use the typical speed of P waves (approximately 6 km/s) and S waves (approximately 3.5 km/s). The time difference between the P wave and S wave arrival is 2 minutes (or 120 seconds). Given that P waves travel faster, we can calculate the distance using the time difference, which would be approximately 360 km from the epicenter to the station.
How are data recorded on a seismograph?
I dont know about newer ones but older ones had a pen hovering a piece of paper and the siesmic waves would make them move.
Who would use a seismograph?
Since a seismograph is a device used to measure the magnitude earthquakes, someone who studies earthquakes would use it.
If using only one seismograph what would it measure?
It would depend on the size of the quake. It is certainly possible to use only one seismograph, it would just be impossible to use triangulation to find the epicenter of the tremble, as it requires at least three.
Where is a seismograph placed?
A seismograph is placed under the ground. Somewhere not to close to the surface, as when something on the surface moves, then it would be recorded on the seismograph. Something on the surface that moves can be a vehical driving along the road.
How you would Build and test a model of a seismograph?
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Why a seismograph wouldn't work if the pen vibrated along with the rest of the machine?
explain why a seismograph would not work if the pen vibrated along with the rest of the machine.
How would a seismograph change if an aftershock happened?
it would change to make the record look smaller
Is seismograph a type of technology?
Yes, a seismograph is a type of technology used to detect and record earthquakes. It measures the motion of the ground caused by seismic waves generated by earthquakes or other sources of seismic energy.
