Understanding Global Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes

Global Tectonic Plates: This theory states that the lithosphere moves and explains what causes these movements and what their consequences are:

  • The lithosphere is divided into a set of rigid pieces called lithospheric plates. Most plates contain continental and oceanic lithosphere.
  • The limits or boundaries of lithospheric plates can be of three types: dorsal (where new oceanic lithosphere is generated), subduction zones (where lithosphere is destroyed), and transform faults (which are not created
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Understanding the Geological Structures of Argentina

Precambrian Structures: Formed resistant crystalline rocks that were part of Pangea. These are called cratons. The Puna Tandilla, Pampas, and mountains are missionary plateau massif outcrops of Brasilia. The plateau missionary was resumed in the Mesozoic era.
Below the Chaco-Pampean plain is solid the rest of Brasilia.
The Puna is a high plateau at 3500 m above sea level, giving a mountainous and arid climate that prevents the entry stage of wet winds.
The Pampean Sierras are presented divided

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Understanding Radiation Measuring Devices and Their Importance

Radiation Measuring Devices

For security reasons and due to ionizing radiation that cannot be detected by the body, it is essential to use equipment that can detect radiation whenever a person is exposed to ionizing radiation, such as:

  • Radiation Detector Photographic Emulsion: This device is composed of a cellulose acetate film, to which silver atoms are added in photographic emulsions. The film is very thin, allowing it to change when in contact with radiation. It is then taken to a laboratory and
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Understanding Biotic Potential and Population Dynamics

Biotic Potential: The main contributing factor to the increase in population is the number of offspring that each species can produce under ideal conditions. Because the cubs should take effect and be able to play, Another Factor is that animals can migrate or disperse seeds, which increases the rate of population growth.

Strategies of Reproduction

  • A high birth rate and high mortality of pups, as seen in fish.
  • A small birth rate and low mortality of pups, typical of mammals that care for and protect
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Understanding Wastewater Treatment Processes and Their Importance

Pretreatment: Its phases are known as operations. It seeks the removal of sand, thick materials, and fat. To protect the channel.

  • A) Remove very thick solids through the Well of Fat.
  • B) Dispose of solid mass of thickness (30 to 80 mm) in two stages using thick bars (with 30-50 mm spacing between bars) and plates from 12 to 15 mm, followed by a second phase with a fine grid (with a span of 10-15 mm between plates).

For protection of the plant: Operations include aerated grit removal, which removes particles

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Seismic Risk: Understanding Earthquakes, Causes, and Prevention

Seismic Risk

Earthquakes are destructive geological phenomena, often following floods. Between 1959 and 2003, they caused 800,000 fatalities and heavy material losses.

Basic Concepts: Types of Seismic Waves

Earthquakes are sudden movements or tremors of the Earth’s crust and surface, manifesting internal tectonic activity. Tectonic movements cause internal P and S waves, which extend from a hypocenter. Upon reaching the Earth’s surface, they transform into surface L and R waves, causing devastating

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