earthquakes and seismology

Which of the following most accurately describes the wave motion of an S wave

Up and down

At minimum, how many seismic stations are necessary to locate the epicenter of an earthquake

Three

Most earthquakes are a result of

Lithospheric plate movement

Faults that have moved recently or are likely to move in the future are referred to as

Active

The point on the earths surface directly above the point where an earthquake occurs is termed the

Epicenter

During an earthquake if a hanging wall slides down relative to a foot wall the fault is termed as

Normal

A blank shows deflections traced by a seismometer which provides a record of an earthquake

seismograph

Earthquake waves that travel along the earths surface are termed

Surface waves

The point within the earth where an earthquake originates is termed the

Hypocenter (focus)

The geologic setting in which you would expect the smallest amount of seismic activity to occur is

The interior of a tectonic plate

Aftershocks after a major earthquake

May continue for days weeks or years after the initial earthquake

A tsunami is

A sea wave generated by an earthquake landslide or submarine volcanic eruption that may destroy coastal cities thousands of kilometers from its source

Which type of seismic wave has the highest velocity

P wave

Earthquakes that pass through the earths interior are termed

Body waves

Wet and unconsolidated substrates are uniquely susceptible to blank during an earthquake

Liquefaction

Surface waves

Produce most of the damage to buildings during an earthquake

If you are trapped inside during an earthquake where should you avoid being

Next to a large bookcase

Even though earthquake prediction is not highly reliable what do geologists know about them

All of the possible answers are correct