29.5 - Correlation Between Magnitude and Intensity
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Practice Questions
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What does the variable 'I' represent in the formula I = aM + b - c log(R)?
💡 Hint: Think about what we feel during an earthquake.
In the correlation formula, what does 'R' denote?
💡 Hint: Consider how far you are from where the earthquake started.
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What does the variable 'M' stand for in the correlation formula?
💡 Hint: Recall how we quantify earthquakes' energy.
True or False: Intensity decreases as distance from the epicenter increases.
💡 Hint: Think about how far you can feel shaking.
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An earthquake of magnitude 8.0 occurs at a distance of 100 km. If the empirical constants are a=1.2, b=3, and c=0.4, calculate the expected intensity.
💡 Hint: Make sure to calculate the logarithm correctly.
Describe how differing soil types might influence the empirical constants of the magnitude-intensity correlation in urban versus rural settings. Provide an example of each.
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings might behave under different soil conditions.
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