29.2 - Seismic Intensity Scales
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Practice Questions
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What does seismic intensity measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how people experience an earthquake.
What is level I on the MMI scale?
💡 Hint: Consider what it means when no one feels it.
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What does the MMI scale range from?
💡 Hint: Remember the full range of this specific scale.
True or False: The EMS-98 is the same as MMI.
💡 Hint: Consider the geographical focus of each scale.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider an earthquake that registers a magnitude of 6.5. Discuss how the MMI levels might vary in densely populated urban areas compared to sparsely populated rural towns.
💡 Hint: Think about the interaction between buildings and geological conditions.
Develop a case study scenario where understanding seismic intensity helps emergency response teams prioritize which areas to send aid after an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would assess reports of damages and human response.
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