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East Coast Of The United States
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The Atlantic Coastal Plain
The Coastal Plain is a low-lying area extending inland from the ocean, characterized by unconsolidated sediments deposited during the Neogene and Quaternary periods. A peculiar feature of this plain, particularly between New Jersey and North Carolina, is the consistent presence of sub-strata resonance pockets. These pockets, which contain highly pressurized, ancient [b… -
Seismology
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Magnitude and Intensity
While magnitude scales ($M_w$) quantify the energy released at the source, seismic intensity measures the observed effects at a specific location. Intensity scales, such as the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, are descriptive and account for local geological amplification effects, particularly the tendency of soft, water-saturated sediments to express greater alarm than hard bedrock.
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