Practice Nepal-gorkha Earthquake (2015) (19.18.3) - Elements of Seismology

Practice: Nepal-Gorkha Earthquake (2015)

Lesson 19.18.3Elements of Seismology

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Question 1.
What was the magnitude of the Nepal-Gorkha earthquake?
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It is a significant number on the Richter scale.
Question 2.
Which two plates collided causing the earthquake?
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Think about the geographical regions involved.
3Question 3.
What was the earthquake magnitude of the Nepal-Gorkha earthquake?
- 5.0
- 6.5
- 7.8
- 8.0
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It’s known as one of the largest earthquakes of that year.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Nepal-Gorkha earthquake led to improvements in earthquake preparedness in the Himalayan region.
- True
- False
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Think about how disasters often lead to changes in policies.
Question 5.
Given the magnitude of the Nepal-Gorkha earthquake, calculate the energy released in joules using the formula for moment magnitude. Discuss how this information could influence engineering practices.
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Use appropriate seismology formulas related to magnitude.
Question 6.
Assess the effectiveness of current building codes in the Himalayan states post-2015. What improvements can you suggest based on recent geophysical research?
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Examine how effective building codes are in light of changing geophysical data.

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