29.4 - Isoseismal Maps
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What is an isoseismal map?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperatures are shown on weather maps.
What do isoseismal lines represent?
💡 Hint: Consider how lines are used in topographic maps.
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What do isoseismal lines connect in an isoseismal map?
💡 Hint: Think about what you feel during an earthquake.
True or False: Isoseismal maps can help identify areas of potential earthquake damage.
💡 Hint: Consider how different regions respond to the same earthquake.
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Given an isoseismal map for a region after a magnitude 6 earthquake, analyze how different soil types could lead to varying intensities in different sectors of the map.
💡 Hint: Consider examples from past earthquakes.
Create a scenario where two cities experience the same earthquake but report different intensity levels based on isoseismal mapping. Explain the factors contributing to the differences.
💡 Hint: Use real earthquake patterns to build your scenario.
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