Practice Early Warning Systems (24.10.2) - Epicentre - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What does EWS stand for?
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Think about what the system does.
Question 2.
What wave travels faster, P-wave or S-wave?
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Remember how these waves are labeled.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of Early Warning Systems?
- To detect earthquakes after they occur
- To alert people before severe shaking begins
- To monitor seismic activity
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Think about the timing of the alerts.
4Question 4.
True or False: P-waves always cause the most damage during an earthquake.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens after the P-waves.
Question 5.
Develop a plan for implementing an early warning system in a developing country. Consider budget, technology, and public education.
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Start by evaluating local needs and available resources.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of early warning systems in large urban areas vs. rural areas.
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Compare the density of population and infrastructure.

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