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Where would be the intensity be highernear the epicenter of away from the epicenter?
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Where would the intensity higher near the epicenter or away from the epicenter?
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Is the greatest intensity of an earthquake always found in the epicenter?
No, the greatest intensity of an earthquake is not always found at the epicenter. The intensity of an earthquake can vary at different locations depending on the distance from the epicenter, the depth of the earthquake, and the local geological conditions. In some cases, the intensity may be greater at locations further away from the epicenter due to the way seismic waves propagate.
Where would damage be more near the epicenter or away from the epicenter?
away from epicenter
Where would the damage be more near the epicenter or away from the epicenter?
away from epicenter
How far away from the epicenter were the effects felt from the Illinois earthquake on February 10 2010?
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the Earthquake was felt up to 50 km away from the epicentre. Please see the related link for a contour map of earthquake intensity from the USGS.
Where would the intensity higher near the epicenter or away from the epicenter?
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Where would damage be more near the epicenter or away from the epicenter?
away from epicenter
Where would the damage be more near the epicenter or away from the epicenter?
away from epicenter
Is the greatest intensity of an earthquake always found in the epicenter?
No, the greatest intensity of an earthquake is not always found at the epicenter. The intensity of an earthquake can vary at different locations depending on the distance from the epicenter, the depth of the earthquake, and the local geological conditions. In some cases, the intensity may be greater at locations further away from the epicenter due to the way seismic waves propagate.
Would damage be more near the epicenter or away from the epicenter?
Near.
Where would damage be more near the epicenter or away from epicenter?
Usually near.
Where would damage be greater - closer to the epicenter or farther away?
No because the epicenter is right on top of the center of the quake.
Where would be damage be more near the epicenter or away?
Usually near.
An earthquake will be given one number on the Richter scale but more than one on the mercalli scale why is this?
The Richter scale measures the strength of an earthquake, this is always the same value, no matter where you are. The Mercalli intensity scale measures the effect of the earthquake on people and structures, and the intensity value will differ depending on how far you are from the epicenter. For instance, a 5.5 magnitude earthquake may be damaging (intensity VII) around the epicenter, but 300 miles away it may be barely felt (intensity II).
How will two seismograms one close by the epicenter and one further away be different?
The seismograph taken at the epicenter will experience more rapid shaking because it is on the epicenter. The seismograph take further away from the epicenter will experience less violent shaking.
Why would a place nearer the epicenter of an earthquake experience the most violent movements?
Because that is where the energy of the earthquake is released. As the energy travels farther away from the epicenter, it is dissipated as mechanical force.
Where would earthquake damage be more - near the epicenter or away from the epicenter?
All other factors being equal, the seismic waves will be felt most strongly at or near to the epicentre of the earthquake.
