25.5.2 - Seismic Hazard Assessment
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Practice Questions
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What is seismic hazard assessment?
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure and assess earthquake risks.
What does the term hypocentre refer to?
💡 Hint: It's the starting point of an earthquake.
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What is the main purpose of a seismic hazard assessment?
💡 Hint: Think about what we need when planning for earthquakes.
True or False: The hypocentre is where seismic waves begin to propagate.
💡 Hint: Recall what the definition of a hypocentre is.
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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.
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.
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