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Question:	What are isoseismal maps?
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Keywords:	isoseismal, line, maps
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An isoseismal (line) is a contour or line on a map bounding points of equal intensity for a particular earthquake. Isoseismal maps are maps that show the distribution of intensities from the shaking of an earthquake with contours of equal intensity.

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