29.8.2. Intensity Scale Limitations

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the term 'subjectivity' mean in relation to intensity scales?

   Hint

   Think about how people's feelings might change their reports of shaking.

2. 2.

   Why is data sparsity a limitation?

   Hint

   Consider areas that are difficult to access.

3. 3.

   What is one limitation of intensity scales?

   • Subjectivity
   • Exactness
   • Universality

   Hint

   Think about how different people might feel shaking differently.

4. 4.

   True or False: Data sparsity means having a lot of data available.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What does 'sparsity' imply about the availability of data?

5. 5.

   Analyze a scenario where an earthquake causes varying intensity reports in a city. What factors would you consider when evaluating these reports?

   Hint

   Think about what might affect how people feel the shaking.

6. 6.

   Propose a strategy to collect intensity data rapidly following a major earthquake event. Discuss how it might mitigate data sparsity.

   Hint

   Consider technology that the general public already uses.