GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

SEISMOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Seismology is the study of
A
Faults
B
Deformation
C
the Ring of Fire
D
Earthquakes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Seismology is the science of earthquakes to study the causes and effects of minute pulsation to most catastrophic natural phenomenon inside the earth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Seismologists study earthquakes by looking at the damage that was caused and by using seismometers. A seismometer is an instrument that records the shaking of the Earth’s surface caused by seismic waves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Seismology is the study of earthquakes.

Detailed explanation-4: -They attempt to evaluate future risk and predict future destructive events. Their work helps protect the public through preparation, advisories, seismic zoning, and earthquake engineering. Maps of affected areas provided by seismologists can also help relief efforts after catastrophic events.

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