28 - Magnitude and Intensity of Earthquakes
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Practice Questions
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What is earthquake magnitude?
💡 Hint: Think about energy and the point of origin.
Name one scale used to measure earthquake intensity.
💡 Hint: Focus on qualitative measurements.
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What does magnitude measure in an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about the source of an earthquake.
True or False: The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale is based solely on instrument readings.
💡 Hint: Consider how observations contribute to this measure.
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Challenge Problems
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Given an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 that occurs 50 km away from a measurement point. Using hypothetical constants a = 1, b = 0.5, and c = 2, compute the expected intensity.
💡 Hint: Recall the relationships between magnitude and intensity.
Reflect on a recent earthquake event in your area. How did the magnitude reported compare with the observed intensity effects? Discuss the implications for local structures.
💡 Hint: Think critically about building codes and local conditions.
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