MCC Business Law Wk 3 Earthquake Waves Reading a Seismogram Questions

Earthquake Waves 20 pointsReading a Seismogram
Label the P-waves, S-waves, and Surface waves, on or above the diagrams below and
then answer the questions. Note there is only one set of P-waves, S-waves and surface
waves on each seismogram.
Station A
Station B
5
10
15
20
25
Time in Minutes from start of Earthquake
30
1. Describe each type of seismic wave. Be sure to include how they move, through
what kinds of materials, and speed. 4 pts each
a. P-wave:
b. S-wave:
c. Surface wave:
2. Was the epicenter closer to Station A or to Station B? Explain your answer.4 pts
3. At which station was the greatest intensity of the quake felt, A or B? Why do you
make this assumption? 4 pts