24.6.1 - Hazard Mapping
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What is the epicentre?
💡 Hint: Think about where an earthquake originates on the surface.
Why are hazard maps important?
💡 Hint: Consider how cities prepare for earthquakes.
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What does hazard mapping help to inform?
💡 Hint: Think of where safety in buildings is prioritized.
True or False: Seismic hazard zoning can improve public safety in earthquake-prone areas.
💡 Hint: Consider what zoning does for construction practices.
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Design a proposal for an urban area with a high seismic risk. Explain how hazard mapping could be integrated into safety measures.
💡 Hint: Consider which structures should be prioritized and how they would be affected by earthquakes.
Analyze the effectiveness of current seismic regulations in your region, using hazard maps as a reference point. What improvements would you suggest?
💡 Hint: Focus on the latest seismic activity data in your analysis.
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