29.12.2 - 2015 Nepal Earthquake (Mw 7.8)
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Practice Questions
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What is the moment magnitude of the 2015 Nepal Earthquake?
💡 Hint: Refer to the section on the case study.
Define structural vulnerability.
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings react to seismic forces.
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What was the Mw of the 2015 Nepal Earthquake?
💡 Hint: Refer to the case mentioned in the section.
True or False: Greater depth of an earthquake results in a higher intensity of shaking.
💡 Hint: Consider how seismic waves propagate.
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Challenge Problems
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Assess the role of building codes in urban areas of Nepal before the 2015 earthquake and predict possible improvements post-event.
💡 Hint: Look into the variations in standards across communities.
Discuss how public awareness and preparedness can mitigate impacts during future earthquakes in Nepal.
💡 Hint: Consider current strategies used globally for earthquake preparedness.
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