19.6 - Earthquake Zoning and Seismic Hazard Maps
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What is seismic zoning?
💡 Hint: Think about how areas are categorized based on risk.
What is the highest seismic zone in India?
💡 Hint: Look for the zone associated with the highest risks.
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What does seismic zoning aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose behind designating different regions for safety.
True or False: The Indian Seismic Zoning Map is updated regularly.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of current data for safety measures.
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Given the historical data of a region where mag. 7 earthquakes occurred every 50 years on average, calculate the expected return period for the next significant quake.
💡 Hint: Think about how often large earthquakes have been documented.
Argue the necessity of having updated seismic zoning maps for urban areas with increasing population density.
💡 Hint: Consider the risks associated with negligence in urban planning regarding natural disasters.
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