28.14 - Role of Intensity in Post-Earthquake Damage Assessment
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Practice Questions
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What does intensity measure in an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about how it compares to magnitude.
Name one method used for post-earthquake intensity assessment.
💡 Hint: Consider what locals might provide.
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What does intensity assess?
💡 Hint: Consider how the term is used in disaster assessments.
True or False: Intensity and magnitude are used interchangeably.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions.
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How might you design a study to assess the effectiveness of various intensity assessment methods after a major earthquake?
💡 Hint: Consider incorporating both qualitative and quantitative data.
Discuss the limitations of using solely felt reports in damage estimation and propose ways to mitigate these limitations.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of data triangulation in research.
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