Practice Sikkim Earthquake (2011) (19.18.2) - Elements of Seismology - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What was the magnitude of the 2011 Sikkim Earthquake?
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Think about the scale we use for measuring earthquakes.
Question 2.
Why is Sikkim vulnerable to earthquakes?
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Recall the physical geography of the area.
3Question 3.
What was the magnitude of the Sikkim Earthquake in 2011?
- 5.5
- 6.9
- 7.5
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Look at the Moment Magnitude Scale.
4Question 4.
The Sikkim region is particularly vulnerable to earthquakes because...
- True
- False
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Recall the geological interactions in the region.
Question 5.
Devise a comprehensive plan for earthquake mitigation in Sikkim that addresses both infrastructural and community-based challenges, incorporating lessons learned from the 2011 event.
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Consider both immediate and long-term strategies.
Question 6.
Assess the weaknesses in the existing building codes in the northeastern region of India and propose specific revisions.
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Look at historical earthquake damage as a guide.

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