Practice Intensity (19.5.2) - Elements of Seismology - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What is the MMI Scale used for?
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Think about whether it's measuring strength or effects.
Question 2.
What does an intensity of I mean?
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Focus on what people would experience.
3Question 3.
What does the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale measure?
- The energy released by an earthquake
- The audible sound of the earthquake
- The effects of an earthquake
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Remember, intensity is about feeling and impact.
4Question 4.
An intensity of XII indicates how much damage?
- True
- False
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Think about the worst case situation.
Question 5.
Evaluate the intensity of two hypothetical cities: City A is 10 km from the epicenter and experiences an intensity of VII, while City B is 50 km away but reports intensity of VI. Discuss discrepancies.
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Think about local conditions that might change intensity.
Question 6.
Based on historical earthquake impacts, propose mitigation strategies for urban areas regularly recording high intensity levels.
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What can be done to minimize the effects of high-intensity earthquakes?

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