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. Massachusetts
C. Alaska
Answer: B
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