12. EQ types: deep focused VS shallow focused Flashcards
1
Q
deep focused
A
location:
70 - 700km below Earth’s surface
impact on land:
smaller impact, vibrations/seismic waves take longer time to reach surface, lost most impact
2
Q
shallow focused
A
location:
upper 70km of Earth’s surface
impact on land:
greater impact, vibrations reach land surface quickly