ConcepTest: Intensity and Magnitude
Question:
Three sites (L1, L2, L3) record earthquake intensity and earthquake magnitude for the same earthquake. L1 is located closest to the focus and L3 is farthest away. The intensity values are greatest at _____ and the earthquake magnitude (calculated using seismograms from each location) ___________________________.
a) L1; is the same at each site.b) L3; is the same for each site.
c) L1; decreases with distance from the focus.
d) L3; decreases with distance from the focus.
Student Responses:
No data yet. The correct response is A.
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