You Examine Sea Surface Temperature Data Collected Off the Coast

question 75

True/False

You examine sea surface temperature data collected off the coast of Peru and find that temperatures are 1.5°C below average. From this, you can reasonably conclude that a La Niña event may be in progress.

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Definitions:

Thrust Faults

A type of fault where the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall, typically associated with compressional tectonic forces.

Seismic Waves

Vibrations that travel through Earth's interior or along its surface, generated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or manmade explosions.

Surface Waves

Types of seismic waves that travel along the Earth's surface, causing ground movement in all directions, often responsible for earthquake damage.

P-Waves

Primary waves, or compressional waves, which are the fastest kind of seismic wave and can travel through solid, liquid, or gas layers of the Earth.