20.19.2 - Recurrence Interval
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What is the recurrence interval?
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure time in such contexts.
Describe how paleoseismic data is used to estimate recurrence intervals.
💡 Hint: Consider how scientists infer information from physical evidence.
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What does the recurrence interval indicate?
💡 Hint: Focus on what the term 'interval' refers to in a time context.
True or False: The recurrence interval is calculated only using recorded historical earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Consider all data sources mentioned.
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Suppose a fault has experienced three significant earthquakes at 50-year intervals. What is the estimated recurrence interval, and how could this data influence urban development?
💡 Hint: Think about the straightforward averaging of intervals.
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