28.15.2. Seismic Intensity Apps and AI Tools

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a seismic intensity app?

   Hint

   Think about how users share their feelings about shaking.

2. 2.

   Name one example of a seismic app.

   Hint

   Recall the names mentioned in class.

3. 3.

   What is the main function of seismic intensity apps?

   • To measure magnitude of earthquakes
   • To collect real-time user reports of earthquake experiences
   • To predict future earthquakes

   Hint

   Think about how these apps are designed to help during an earthquake.

4. 4.

   True or False: AI tools analyze only historical earthquake data.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how AI can utilize current events for analysis.

5. 5.

   You are part of an emergency response team after a major earthquake. How would you utilize seismic intensity apps and AI in your strategy?

   Hint

   Consider how both technologies provide information that can guide emergency actions.

6. 6.

   Examine a case study where an earthquake occurred, and data from an intensity app was used. How did it change the response efforts compared to previous strategies?

   Hint

   Think about the differences in communication and technology in the two scenarios.