24.7 - Case Studies and Historical Data
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Practice Questions
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What is the epicentre of an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about where the earthquake starts.
Name the epicentre of the 2001 earthquake discussed.
💡 Hint: It's in India!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What was the epicentre location of the 2001 Bhuj Earthquake?
💡 Hint: Remember the specific location in India.
True or False: The Nepal Earthquake had a shallow focus.
💡 Hint: Consider the depth in relation to damage patterns.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the information regarding the Bhuj and Nepal earthquakes, analyze what types of structures would be safest in each region given their seismic activities.
💡 Hint: Consider how different designs can mitigate or exacerbate vibration effects.
Discuss the correlation between seismic activity in India and plate tectonics. What considerations should urban planners keep in mind?
💡 Hint: Think about how historical data might inform future building codes.
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