24.9 - Role in Seismic Zoning and Urban Planning
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Practice Questions
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What is an epicentre?
💡 Hint: Think about where the earthquake's seismic waves travel first.
What does microzonation involve?
💡 Hint: Consider its role in urban planning.
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What is the primary role of microzonation in urban planning?
💡 Hint: Think about why detailing risk management is important.
True or False: BIS Codes are static and do not change over time.
💡 Hint: Consider how standards adapt to new knowledge.
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Analyze a scenario where a city fails to incorporate epicentral data in their urban planning. What are the potential consequences?
💡 Hint: Consider historical earthquake impacts on urban areas.
Propose a new microzonation approach for an earthquake-prone area, detailing the data needed.
💡 Hint: Think about the shaping factors that define risks in local areas.
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