Practice Surface-Wave Magnitude (Ms) - 29.1.3 | 29. Magnitude and Intensity Scales | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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29.1.3 - Surface-Wave Magnitude (Ms)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does Ms stand for and what does it measure?

💡 Hint: Think about what types of waves surface waves are.

Question 2

Easy

Name the two types of surface waves associated with Ms.

💡 Hint: Recall which waves travel along the Earth's surface.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary basis for calculating Surface-Wave Magnitude?

  • Body waves
  • Surface waves
  • P-waves

💡 Hint: Recall the main waves that travel along the Earth's surface.

Question 2

True or False: Surface-Wave Magnitude is calculated over a period of approximately 20 minutes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the correct time interval for such calculations.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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