Question
Which of the following describes the observed effects used to assess earthquake intensity at a site, rather than a property of the earthquake source?
The correct answer is
Damage severity
Damage severity describes the effects at a particular location and is used in assessing intensity. Magnitude characterizes the earthquake source; damage also depends on distance, focal depth, ground conditions and construction.
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