This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Explain why an earthquake east of Rockies may produce damage over a larger area than one of similar ... (Read 34 times)

washai

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 523
on: Jul 14, 2018
Explain why an earthquake east of Rockies may produce damage over a larger area than one of similar magnitude in California.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

List the major differences between P, S, and surface waves.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

yasmina

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The underlying bedrock in the central and eastern United States is older and more rigid, allowing seismic waves to travel greater distances with less loss of strength than in the western United States.

Answer to Question 2

Both P waves and S waves are body waves that are transmitted through the Earth's interior. P waves are compression waves; they arrive first because they travel fastest, and their motion is transmitted in a Slinky-like manner. P waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. S waves arrive second. Their motion is transmitted in a shaking motion like a rope that has been shaken at one end, and the rope kink then travels to the other end in an S form. S waves can travel only through solids. Surface waves occur along the surface once the S waves have reached the surface. Consequently, surface waves arrive last. They are of two forms: one that moves generally up and down and one that moves side to side.


washai

  • Member
  • Posts: 523
Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Wow, this really help

ghepp

  • Member
  • Posts: 361
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Although the Roman numeral for the number 4 has always been taught to have been "IV," according to historians, the ancient Romans probably used "IIII" most of the time. This is partially backed up by the fact that early grandfather clocks displayed IIII for the number 4 instead of IV. Early clockmakers apparently thought that the IIII balanced out the VIII (used for the number 8) on the clock face and that it just looked better.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Did you know?

People often find it difficult to accept the idea that bacteria can be beneficial and improve health. Lactic acid bacteria are good, and when eaten, these bacteria improve health and increase longevity. These bacteria included in foods such as yogurt.

The Pantanal, Brazil, seen here in flood condition, is a critical jaguar range area. The Pantanal, Brazil, seen here in flood condition, is a critical jaguar range area.
Arthroscopic surgery involves the surgery of a joint with the use of a flexible arthroscope and othe Arthroscopic surgery involves the surgery of a joint with the use of a flexible arthroscope and othe
Sprain. A sprain involves damage to one or more ligaments, and is categorized into three degrees of Sprain. A sprain involves damage to one or more ligaments, and is categorized into three degrees of
The European Alps have lost ~30% to 40% of surface area and ~50% of volume since the 1850s. The European Alps have lost ~30% to 40% of surface area and ~50% of volume since the 1850s.
A container in the shape of a right circular cylinder with no top has surface area square feet. A container in the shape of a right circular cylinder with no top has surface area square feet.
A horizontal, 2.00 m long, 3.00 kg uniform beam that lies along the east-west di A horizontal, 2.00 m long, 3.00 kg uniform beam that lies along the east-west di
Video: Cellular defenses (natural killer cells, phagocyte types & process of phagocytosis)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library