29.7.1 - Empirical Relationships
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Practice Questions
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What does 'I' represent in the empirical relationship formula?
💡 Hint: It's the outcome measured during an earthquake.
What is the purpose of the constants 'a', 'b', and 'c'?
💡 Hint: They're tailored numerical values.
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What is the role of empirical relationships in seismology?
💡 Hint: Focus on the purpose of predicting earthquake effects.
True or False: The constant 'c' affects the relationship between intensity and distance.
💡 Hint: Think about what each constant does in the formula.
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A seismic event has been recorded with a magnitude of 6.5 at a distance of 50 km. Apply the formula I = 2M - 1log(R) + 4 and determine the intensity.
💡 Hint: Break down the components step by step.
How would altering the constant 'a' to a larger number impact the predicted intensity of earthquakes in a highly urbanized area?
💡 Hint: Think about urban sensitivity to shaking.
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