Practice Geophysical and Geological Importance of the Epicentre - 24.2 | 24. Epicentre | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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24.2 - Geophysical and Geological Importance of the Epicentre

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Where does maximum ground shaking occur during an earthquake?

💡 Hint: Think about where the earthquake's energy originates.

Question 2

Easy

True or False: The intensity of shaking increases as you move away from the epicentre.

💡 Hint: Remember that energy diminishes with distance.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Where is the maximum ground shaking experienced during an earthquake?

  • At the epicentre
  • At the hypocentre
  • At a distance from the epicentre

💡 Hint: Think about where the earthquake starts.

Question 2

True or False: Geological damping affects how seismic waves are transmitted through the Earth.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the materials that can absorb seismic energy.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

In a hypothetical earthquake scenario, if an epicentre is located at a depth of 10 km and a building 2 km away sustains 50% damage, discuss how depth and distance may have influenced this damage compared to a building 20 km away.

💡 Hint: Consider the concept of intensity decay with distance.

Question 2

Design a disaster response plan utilizing the concept of epicentre location. Include considerations for building regulations in high-risk zones based on soil types and fault lines.

💡 Hint: Think about how proximity to faults impacts infrastructure resilience.

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