-Suppose three identical magnitude 3 earthquakes occur in three different locations. The epicenters are Anchorage (Alaska), Los Angeles (California) and Boston (Massachusetts). Which location would most likely experience the largest intensity the farthest from the epicenter?
A) California
B) Alaska
C) Massachusetts

Question

-Suppose three identical magnitude 3 earthquakes occur in three different locations. The epicenters are Anchorage (Alaska), Los Angeles (California) and Boston (Massachusetts). Which location would most likely experience the largest intensity the farthest from the epicenter?
A) California 
B) Alaska 
C) Massachusetts

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The intensity of an earthquake felt at a distance from the epicenter depends on the geological conditions. The eastern United States, including Massachusetts, has older, more rigid geological formations that transmit seismic waves more efficiently over long distances compared to the more fractured and complex geology of the western United States, including California and Alaska.

-Suppose Three Identical Magnitude 3 Earthquakes Occur in Three Different