24.15 - Epicentre and Earthquake Magnitude Estimation
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Practice Questions
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What does magnitude measure in an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about the strength of the earthquake.
True or False: Intensity measures the earthquake's effects at the surface.
💡 Hint: Consider what people feel during an earthquake.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the Richter Scale measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what number tells us how ‘strong’ an earthquake is.
True or False: The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale can vary based on individual experiences.
💡 Hint: How you feel during the earthquake can differ from others.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze how structural design might differ in an area with frequent high-magnitude earthquakes compared to an area with low magnitude but high intensity.
💡 Hint: Consider the earthquake's characteristics and the local response strategies.
Given a scenario with a 7.0 magnitude earthquake recorded with a Mercalli intensity of IX, what implications might this have for urban planning in the affected area?
💡 Hint: Think about the expected damage and how it affects building regulations.
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