Practice Seismic Intensity Scales (29.2) - Magnitude and Intensity Scales

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Question 1.
What does seismic intensity measure?
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Think about how people experience an earthquake.
Question 2.
What is level I on the MMI scale?
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Consider what it means when no one feels it.
3Question 3.
What does the MMI scale range from?
- I to XII
- 0 to 10
- 4 to 8
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Remember the full range of this specific scale.
4Question 4.
True or False: The EMS-98 is the same as MMI.
- True
- False
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Consider the geographical focus of each scale.
Question 5.
Consider an earthquake that registers a magnitude of 6.5. Discuss how the MMI levels might vary in densely populated urban areas compared to sparsely populated rural towns.
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Think about the interaction between buildings and geological conditions.
Question 6.
Develop a case study scenario where understanding seismic intensity helps emergency response teams prioritize which areas to send aid after an earthquake.
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Consider how you would assess reports of damages and human response.

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