24.2 - Geophysical and Geological Importance of the Epicentre
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Where does maximum ground shaking occur during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about where the earthquake's energy originates.
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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Where is the maximum ground shaking experienced during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about where the earthquake starts.
True or False: Geological damping affects how seismic waves are transmitted through the Earth.
💡 Hint: Consider the materials that can absorb seismic energy.
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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.
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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