19.5.2 - Intensity
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What is the MMI Scale used for?
💡 Hint: Think about whether it's measuring strength or effects.
What does an intensity of I mean?
💡 Hint: Focus on what people would experience.
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What does the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale measure?
💡 Hint: Remember, intensity is about feeling and impact.
An intensity of XII indicates how much damage?
💡 Hint: Think about the worst case situation.
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Evaluate the intensity of two hypothetical cities: City A is 10 km from the epicenter and experiences an intensity of VII, while City B is 50 km away but reports intensity of VI. Discuss discrepancies.
💡 Hint: Think about local conditions that might change intensity.
Based on historical earthquake impacts, propose mitigation strategies for urban areas regularly recording high intensity levels.
💡 Hint: What can be done to minimize the effects of high-intensity earthquakes?
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