Practice Emergency Response and Risk Mitigation - 24.6.2 | 24. Epicentre | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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24.6.2 - Emergency Response and Risk Mitigation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the epicentre of an earthquake?

💡 Hint: Think about where the strongest shaking occurs.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of knowing the epicentre during an emergency.

💡 Hint: Consider how responders would prioritize their actions.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary benefit of identifying the epicentre of an earthquake?

  • To alert tsunami warnings
  • To allocate rescue resources effectively
  • To predict the focus depth

💡 Hint: Think about the actions taken right after an earthquake.

Question 2

True or False: Early warning systems can only provide alerts after the seismic waves have already begun to cause damage.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what these systems detect.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Assess the benefits of early warning systems in regions that experience frequent seismic activity. How can such systems influence urban planning?

💡 Hint: Consider specific benefits to buildings and community preparedness.

Question 2

Design a hypothetical emergency response plan for a region with a high risk of earthquakes. Discuss the integration of epicentre identification and resource allocation.

💡 Hint: Think of how technology can assist in monitoring and communication.

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