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What does the term 'subjectivity' mean in relation to intensity scales?
Think about how people's feelings might change their reports of shaking.
Why is data sparsity a limitation?
Consider areas that are difficult to access.
What is one limitation of intensity scales?
Think about how different people might feel shaking differently.
True or False: Data sparsity means having a lot of data available.
What does 'sparsity' imply about the availability of data?
Analyze a scenario where an earthquake causes varying intensity reports in a city. What factors would you consider when evaluating these reports?
Think about what might affect how people feel the shaking.
Propose a strategy to collect intensity data rapidly following a major earthquake event. Discuss how it might mitigate data sparsity.
Consider technology that the general public already uses.
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