25.5.2. Seismic Hazard Assessment

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is seismic hazard assessment?

   Hint

   Think about how we measure and assess earthquake risks.

2. 2.

   What does the term hypocentre refer to?

   Hint

   It's the starting point of an earthquake.

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of a seismic hazard assessment?

   • To design better buildings
   • To identify seismic risks
   • To predict weather

   Hint

   Think about what we need when planning for earthquakes.

4. 4.

   True or False: The hypocentre is where seismic waves begin to propagate.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall what the definition of a hypocentre is.

5. 5.

   You are an urban planner tasked with designing buildings in a newly identified seismically active area. Explain the steps you would take to incorporate seismic hazard assessment in your planning.

   Hint

   Consider how knowledge of risks influences design.

6. 6.

   A recent report indicated a deeper than usual hypocentre in a significant seismic event. How would this information affect the construction of a new hospital in the area?

   Hint

   Think about how depth influences wave propagation and impact.