The Solid Earth - Chapter 5: Earthquake Intensity and Magnitude Flashcards
1
Q
Who invented the modified intensity scale?
A
Mercalli
2
Q
The measure of the effects of a quake at a particular location
A
intensity
3
Q
3 factors that play into earthquake intensity:
A
distance from epicenter, nature of surface materials, building design
4
Q
What scale do we use today to determine the intensity or magnitude of earthquakes?
A
Richter
5
Q
Magnitude is determined by measuring the amplitude of the ______
A
largest wave on seisogram
6
Q
True or false: some earthquakes will not be felt by humans
A
True
