24.8.1 - Isoseismal Maps
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What is an isoseismal map?
💡 Hint: Think about how intensity is measured across different areas.
Where is the epicentre typically found on an isoseismal map?
💡 Hint: Consider where the strongest shaking is observed.
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What does an isoseismal map display?
💡 Hint: Focus on what these maps represent tangibly after an earthquake.
The epicentre is generally found at which location on an isoseismal map?
💡 Hint: Think about where the strongest shaking occurs.
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Given an example isoseismal map from a recent earthquake, outline the steps to identify and analyze the epicentre's location and intensity variations.
💡 Hint: Refer back to the definitions of epicentre and intensity.
Critically evaluate how isoseismal maps can inform urban planning and infrastructure development in earthquake-prone regions.
💡 Hint: Consider both safety and economic implications.
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