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EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE AND INTENSITY • Magnitude is the measurement of the amount of energy released during an earthquake. • The Richter scale is a numerical scale based on the size of the largest seismic waves generated by a quake that is used to describe its magnitude. – Each successive number in the scale represents an increase in seismic-wave size, or amplitude, of a factor of 10. – Each increase in magnitude corresponds to about a 32-fold increase in seismic energy. HOW ARE THE SIZE AND STRENGTH OF AN EARTHQUAKE MEASURED? • Magnitude • Richter scale measures total amount of energy released by an earthquake; independent of intensity • Amplitude of the largest wave produced by an event is corrected for distance and assigned a value on an open-ended logarithmic scale EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE AND INTENSITY Modified Mercalli Scale – The modified Mercalli scale, which measures the amount of damage done to the structures involved, is used to determine the intensity of an earthquake. – This scale uses the Roman numerals I to XII to designate the degree of intensity. – Specific effects or damage correspond to specific numerals; the higher the numeral, the worse the damage. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE AND INTENSITY EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE AND INTENSITY Depth of Focus – Earthquake intensity is related to earthquake magnitude. – The depth of the quake’s focus is another factor that determines the intensity of an earthquake. – An earthquake can be classified as shallow, intermediate, or deep, depending on the location of the quake’s focus. – A deep-focus earthquake produces smaller vibrations at the epicenter than a shallow-focus quake. CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO FOCUS DEPTHS WHAT ARE THE DESTRUCTIVE EFFECTS OF EARTHQUAKES? Damage in Oakland, CA, 1989 • • • • Building collapse Fire Tsunami Ground failure EARTHQUAKE DESTRUCTION Amplitude, duration, and damage increases in poorly consolidated rocks. EARTH DESTRUCTION Liquefaction Unconsolidated materials saturated with water turn into a mobile fluid. Seiches - These are the rhythmic sloshing of water in lakes, reservoirs, and enclosed basins. The waves can weaken reservoir walls and cause destruction. EARTH DESTRUCTION • Landslides and ground subsidence – Whenever the land moves quickly, as with landslides, there is the potential for a lot of damage and potential loss of life. • Fire – Ruptured gas lines from earthquakes is one of the major hazards. • Ground shaking versus material type – More ground shaking occurs in poorly consolidated (loose) sediments than solid bedrock. EARTH DESTRUCTION Ground Rupture ‐ This refers to areas where the land splits apart causing a rupture. These are often long linear features. TSUNAMIS – A tsunami is a large ocean wave generated by vertical motions of the seafloor during an earthquake. – These motions displace the entire column of water overlying the fault, creating bulges and depressions in the water. – Long waves that can travel at speed over 800 km/h (500 mph). – When the waves enter shallow water they may form huge breakers with heights occasionally exceeding 30 m (19 ft.). FORMATION OF A TSUNAMI Tsunami waves can travel at a speed of over 500 mph. CAN EARTHQUAKES BE PREDICTED? Earthquake Precursors • changes in elevation or tilting of land surface, fluctuations in groundwater levels, magnetic field, electrical resistance of the ground • seismic dilatancy model • seismic gaps CAN EARTHQUAKES BE PREDICTED? Earthquake Prediction Programs • include laboratory and field studies of rocks before, during, and after earthquakes • monitor activity along major faults • produce risk assessments