29.1.3 - Surface-Wave Magnitude (Ms)
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What does Ms stand for and what does it measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what types of waves surface waves are.
Name the two types of surface waves associated with Ms.
💡 Hint: Recall which waves travel along the Earth's surface.
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What is the primary basis for calculating Surface-Wave Magnitude?
💡 Hint: Recall the main waves that travel along the Earth's surface.
True or False: Surface-Wave Magnitude is calculated over a period of approximately 20 minutes.
💡 Hint: Think about the correct time interval for such calculations.
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A seismic event generates surface waves with a recorded amplitude of 1 meter. If another event records 0.5 meters, what can you infer about the potential damage each event could cause?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between wave amplitude and damage potential.
An earthquake's Surface-Wave Magnitude is recorded as Ms 6.5. How might engineers respond to this magnitude in terms of building designs?
💡 Hint: Consider building materials and design strategies that mitigate earthquake impacts.
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