29.7 - Seismological Basis for Magnitude-Intensity Relationships
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Practice Questions
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Define magnitude and intensity in the context of seismology.
💡 Hint: Think about the differences in focus.
What is an empirical relationship in seismology?
💡 Hint: Consider how scientists might analyze data.
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What does magnitude measure in an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Focus on the source of the energy.
True or False: Intensity is a measure that remains constant regardless of location.
💡 Hint: Think about how shaking felt can differ based on distance.
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Given an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0, calculate the expected intensity at a distance of 10 km using the empirical relationship I = 0.5M - 1.0 log(R) + 2.
💡 Hint: Break it down step by step; remember the log of 10 is 1.
Discuss the impact of using a standardized constant in the intensity prediction formula versus adapting it to local geological conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about how local conditions differ from generalized assumptions in seismic studies.
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