GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

NATURAL HAZARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A scientist is studying earthquakes. She looks at ____ and data about frequency of earthquakes.
A
historical observations
B
personal stories
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A seismologist is a scientist who does research in seismology.

Detailed explanation-2: -Research seismologists study the internal structure of the Earth and try to determine factors that contribute to or foretell an earthquake. They publish their findings in scientific journals or present them at academic forums-or do both.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the event of an earthquake stress that has accumulated in the bedrock is suddenly released. This sends seismic waves in all directions from the epicenter. In the case of large-magnitude earthquakes the waves are strong and propagate long distances before they finally attenuate.

Detailed explanation-4: -seismology, scientific discipline that is concerned with the study of earthquakes and of the propagation of seismic waves within the Earth.

Detailed explanation-5: -Seismology is the study of earthquakes and seismic waves that move through and around the Earth. A seismologist is a scientist who studies earthquakes and seismic waves.

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