Practice ShakeMaps - 28.15.1 | 28. Magnitude and Intensity of Earthquakes | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a ShakeMap?

💡 Hint: Look at the key functions of ShakeMaps.

Question 2 Easy

What does the acronym PGA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think of what it measures during an earthquake.

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Question 1

What does a ShakeMap display?

Earthquake epicenter only
Ground shaking distribution
Seismic intensity of infrasound

💡 Hint: Remember what critical information they provide.

Question 2

True or False: ShakeMaps can help in recovery and planning efforts after an earthquake.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider their application in emergency situations.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Imagine an earthquake occurs, and ShakeMaps are produced. Describe how the local government should utilize this information in their emergency response plan.

💡 Hint: Think about resource allocation and communication strategies.

Challenge 2 Hard

How can new technology improve ShakeMap accuracy and utility for real-time earthquake monitoring?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how technology advances impact data collection and response.

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