29 - Magnitude and Intensity Scales
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What does magnitude measure in an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the earthquake occurs.
Name one scale used to measure earthquake intensity.
💡 Hint: Consider qualitative scales used for damage assessment.
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What does the Moment Magnitude Scale measure?
💡 Hint: Consider which scale relates to energy.
True or false: The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale ranges from 1 to 10.
💡 Hint: Think about the limits of the scale.
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Analyze the importance of earthquake preparedness based on the differences between magnitude and intensity. How would you design a building in a high-intensity area with lower magnitude expectations?
💡 Hint: Consider how the building would respond differently based on local conditions despite a lower expected magnitude.
Using the example of the Nepal earthquake, discuss how an earthquake's depth may influence its reported intensity despite having a high magnitude.
💡 Hint: Think about how layers of earth might dampen seismic waves.
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