This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Explain why using intensity alone as a measurement of seismic power can pose problems for truly ... (Read 115 times)

Beheh

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 520
on: Jul 16, 2018
Explain why using intensity alone as a measurement of seismic power can pose problems for truly understanding the energy released by the earthquake.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Compare and contrast an earthquake's magnitude and intensity.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

sarah_brady415

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Intensity cannot be used in uninhabited areas. Intensity cannot indicate whether the earthquake was nearby (and small) or far away (and large). Intensity does not indicate whether the earthquake alone was large enough to cause the damage or if the damage occurred because of shoddy construction.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Intensity is a measure of ground shaking based on property damage. Magnitude is a quantitative measurement that estimates the amount of energy released at the source of the earthquake.


Beheh

  • Member
  • Posts: 520
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

samiel-sayed

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Did you know?

On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Exclosures can be used to experimentally manipulate grazing intensity. Exclosures can be used to experimentally manipulate grazing intensity.
Blocked at every turn by congressional Republicans who hated him, President Obama turned to techniqu Blocked at every turn by congressional Republicans who hated him, President Obama turned to techniqu
A pharmacist can explain to a patient why medication may look different and ensure the correct ... A pharmacist can explain to a patient why medication may look different and ensure the correct ...
How to solve word problems with two unknowns (Question 2) How to solve word problems with two unknowns (Question 2)
Hydroelectric power: 2013 Global Market Hydroelectric power: 2013 Global Market
During a period of high power demand, the voltage output of the power company is reduced by ... During a period of high power demand, the voltage output of the power company is reduced by ...
Video: Digestive System Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library