29.8 - Limitations and Sources of Uncertainty
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What does saturation refer to in magnitude scales?
💡 Hint: Think about how some scales fail to increase with bigger earthquakes.
Why is subjectivity an issue for intensity scales?
💡 Hint: Consider how people might feel differently during an earthquake.
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What is the primary limitation of older magnitude scales like the Richter Scale?
💡 Hint: Think about how large earthquakes might not show an increase in recorded values.
True or False: Intensity scales are objective and rely solely on measured data.
💡 Hint: Consider how different people might experience an earthquake differently.
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Analyze a scenario where a major earthquake occurs in a remote area with poor infrastructure and limited reporting capabilities. How would this impact the understanding of the earthquake's effects?
💡 Hint: Consider the influence of accurate data on effective emergency management.
Create a proposal for improving the reliability of intensity assessments in seismically active areas. What measures would you suggest?
💡 Hint: Think about how technology can help in collecting data during unreported events.
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