26.11.2 - Topographic Amplification
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What is topographic amplification?
💡 Hint: Think about how hills might affect an earthquake's effects.
Name a type of wave that can experience topographic amplification.
💡 Hint: They travel along the Earth's surface.
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What does topographic amplification refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how hills affect earthquakes.
True or False: Buildings on flat terrain are more likely to be impacted by topographic amplification than those on hilltops.
💡 Hint: Consider where shaking might be stronger.
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Critically analyze how a hilly terrain might affect urban planning in a seismic-prone area and provide recommendations.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would avoid potential maximization of seismic risk in serene areas.
Examine the role of topography in past earthquake case studies, and suggest how designs could be improved.
💡 Hint: Relate this to recent earthquakes and their impacts on infrastructure based on their geological features.
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