Practice Distance from Epicenter - 28.12.4 | 28. Magnitude and Intensity of Earthquakes | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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28.12.4 - Distance from Epicenter

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens to earthquake intensity as the distance from the epicenter increases?

💡 Hint: Think about how sound dissipates over distance.

Question 2

Easy

Name one factor that might increase earthquake shaking intensity.

💡 Hint: Consider what types of ground would absorb or amplify vibrations.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the effect of increasing distance from the epicenter on earthquake intensity?

  • It increases intensity
  • It decreases intensity
  • It has no effect

💡 Hint: Consider how sound and energy behave over distance.

Question 2

True or False? Soft soil can amplify the effects of an earthquake.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how different surfaces interact with earthquake waves.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 occurring 10 km from a city built on soft soil and compare the predicted intensity with that of a similar earthquake occurring 70 km away from a city on hard rock.

💡 Hint: Consider how different soil types and distances work together to impact observed intensity.

Question 2

Discuss how emergency planners should consider both distance from the epicenter and local conditions when assessing earthquake risk in urban areas.

💡 Hint: Remember this combines both the physical distance and the nuances of local geology.

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