finals- earthquake

Question 1

What is elastic rebound theory?

Answer 1

The elastic rebound theory applies to how tension builds up in faults, like a rubber band stretching, until it doesn’t stretch anymore and it quickly snaps and returns to a low level of tension.

Question 2

What is an epicenter?

Answer 2

The point on the surface of the earth directly above where the earthquake began (hypocenter)

Question 3

What is a hypocenter?

Answer 3

The hypocenter is the underground origin point of the earthquake

Question 4

P waves?

Answer 4

P waves are faster and control the squish and stretch of the earth. They can travel through liquids