GG250 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: 100-Year Flood, Lava, Epicenter
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Multiple choice: the point within the earth where an earthquake originates is known as focus, this is the name for the scale that measures earthquake damage. Modified mercalli: this volcanic hazards is a deadly mixture of material most associated with destructive explosive eruptions such as occurred in pompeii 79 ad. An unpredictable wave, twice the size of surrounding waves that comes from a direction other than prevailing wind and waves. None of the above: the earthquake that occurred in haiti,2010 was one of the deadliest in recent memory because. The poor quality of the building materials and constuctions practices contributed to many structural failures: foreshocks are most likely to occur during this stage of the earthquake cycle. Creation of fertile soils and tourist attractions including geyser watching: the slow downslope movement of material is called slumping, which of the following is not a geological/geomorphic hazard. Hurricane: which of the following human activities is not likely to intiate an earthquake.
