29.1 - Seismic Magnitude Scales
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What does seismic magnitude measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during an earthquake.
Name one limitation of the Richter scale.
💡 Hint: Consider when it struggles to measure accurately.
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The Richter Scale is primarily used for measuring which type of earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Think about where it originated from!
True or False: Moment Magnitude scales saturate for large events.
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of Moment Magnitude.
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Calculate the seismic moment if the shear modulus is 30 GPa, the fault area is 100 km², and the average displacement is 0.2 m.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for seismic moment.
Discuss how engineers can benefit from understanding different magnitude scales when designing buildings in seismically active regions.
💡 Hint: Consider how magnitude informs building codes and standards.
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