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Give two reasons why an earthquake could have a high magnitude but a loq intensity on land.
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Give two reasons why an earthquake could have a high magnitude but a loq intensity on land.

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The proximity of people and buildings to the location of the moderate magnitude may be closer. What rock type the buildings are on makes a difference.

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