29.2.1 - Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) Scale
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What does a level I on the MMI Scale indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about very minimal sensation of shaking.
At what MMI level is considered total destruction?
💡 Hint: It's the highest level on the scale.
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What is the highest level on the MMI scale?
💡 Hint: Recall what occurs during total devastation.
True or False: The MMI scale is purely quantitative.
💡 Hint: Think about how the scale measures feelings and damage.
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Discuss how the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale may vary between rural and urban areas during the same earthquake event.
💡 Hint: Consider how population density affects experiences.
Analyze how understanding the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale helps emergency responders prioritize their actions in an earthquake scenario.
💡 Hint: Think about logistical planning and resource allocation.
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