PPT-Section 19.3 – Measuring and Locating Earthquakes

8 th Grade Earth and Space Science Class Notes Earthquake Magnitude and Intensity Richter scale measures the magnitude energy of an earthquake Determined by the amplitude height of the seismic wave. By. : 10 grade. What is an earthquake ?. Simply, earthquakes are the rumblings, shaking or rolling of the earth's surface. It is usually what happens when two blocks of the earth suddenly slip past one another, or break apart from each other as a result of tension caused by prolonged energy build up. . Chapter 2 Section 3. Objectives. F.2.3.1. Explain how a seismograph works.. F.2.3.2. Describe how Geologists monitor faults.. F.2.3.3. . Explain how . seismograph data is used.. The Seismograph. Seismic waves cause the seismographs drum to vibrate but the suspended weight with the pen attached moves very little. Therefore the pen remains still and records the vibrations on the drum.. Essential . Questions. What are earthquake magnitude and intensity and how are they measured?. Why are data from at least three seismic stations needed to locate an earthquake’s epicenter?. Where are Earth’s seismic belts?. They Shape Our Landscape. As plates move, we may feel these movements as earthquakes. If there were no plate motions, our planet would not look like home. There would be no mountains, no valleys, no plateaus . . By : . Deavian. foster . Class : 5H. What is an earthquake?. A earthquake is a shaking of the earths crust and is a geological phenomenon . Earthquakes can cause intense vibration of the ground, soil liquefaction, and distortion of the ground. Earthquakes can happen almost anywhere but are most common along the boundaries of the tectonic plates. Earthquakes are primarily caused of movement of the tectonic plates. It lasts more than a few seconds.. http://www.apa.org/science/faq-findtests.html. Considerations in locating tests. How do you decide if you need a test?. How do you locate information about tests?. How do you locate the actual test?. Earth’s Dynamic Crust. Original Horizontality (law of superposition):. Assumption . that sedimentary/igneous rocks form in horizontal layers . Deformity. Folded: Layers are bent/curved. Deformity. Earthquakes. What if you knew the epicenter was . 572 . km from Vancouver?. Earthquakes. What if you ALSO know that it is . 884 . km from Prince Rupert?. Earthquakes. Finally, you also know that the epicenter is . Why you need to prepare for the next earthquake . Alaska has more earthquakes than any other region of the U.S. . And in fact is one of the most seismically active area of the world.. Great earthquakes (Earthquakes larger than magnitude 8) rock the state on average every 13 years since the 1900. . William Mackaness, Carol Blackwood, Charlotte Graves. Institute of Geography. School of GeoSciences. University of Edinburgh. Drummond St, Edinburgh EH8 9XP. william.mackaness@ed.ac.uk. Earthquakes. Measure on a Richter scale 1-7. Referencing and Repeatability. "Referencing" is a dual process of positioning the workpiece relative to the . workholder. , and the . workholder. relative to the cutting tool. .. If a part is incorrectly placed in a . 8. th. Grade Earth and Space Science. Class Notes. Earthquake Magnitude and Intensity. Richter scale . – measures the . magnitude. (energy) of an earthquake.. Determined by the . amplitude. (height) of the seismic wave. Material on Final Exam. Section 1: Measuring Motion. Objectives:. Describe the motion of an object by the position of the object in relation to a reference point. Identify the two factors that determine speed. By: Dan Arrington. EAS 4480. Spring 2012. Image obtained from: http://www.survival-goods.com/What_is_an_Earthquake_s/269.htm. Background Information. Richter Scale. Measures magnitude. Energy released.