Practice Seismic Hazard Assessment (25.5.2) - Hypocentre – Primary - Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2

Practice: Seismic Hazard Assessment

Lesson 25.5.2Hypocentre – Primary

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Question 1.
What is seismic hazard assessment?
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Think about how we measure and assess earthquake risks.
Question 2.
What does the term hypocentre refer to?
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It's the starting point of an earthquake.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of a seismic hazard assessment?
- To design better buildings
- To identify seismic risks
- To predict weather
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Think about what we need when planning for earthquakes.
4Question 4.
True or False: The hypocentre is where seismic waves begin to propagate.
- True
- False
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Recall what the definition of a hypocentre is.
Question 5.
You are an urban planner tasked with designing buildings in a newly identified seismically active area. Explain the steps you would take to incorporate seismic hazard assessment in your planning.
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Consider how knowledge of risks influences design.
Question 6.
A recent report indicated a deeper than usual hypocentre in a significant seismic event. How would this information affect the construction of a new hospital in the area?
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Think about how depth influences wave propagation and impact.

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