28.8 - Factors Affecting Intensity at a Location
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What is the epicenter?
💡 Hint: Think of it as the ground-level spot above the earthquake's focus.
How does soil type affect earthquake shaking?
💡 Hint: Consider how quicksand behaves compared to a stable rock.
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What is one factor that affects earthquake shaking intensity?
💡 Hint: Think about how being closer to the source might make something feel stronger.
True or False: Soft soils reduce the intensity of shaking.
💡 Hint: Recall our earlier discussion about soil types.
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Evaluate how different local geological features can affect two neighboring towns' experiences during the same earthquake. Consider soil types and distances.
💡 Hint: Analyze the characteristics of each town's landscape and material.
Predict the intensity of shaking expected in an urban area with high-rise buildings constructed on soft soil during a shallow-focus earthquake. Justify your answer.
💡 Hint: Consider how the structural design interacts with the soil properties.
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