CSCM_41 LAB

LabThreeQ2.java

import java.util.Scanner;

public class LabThreeQ2 {

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        System.out.println("Please enter the earthquake magnitude below:  ");
        String smallShake = "Noticeable shaking of indoor objects and rattling noises." +
                " Felt by most people in the affected area. Slightly felt outside. " +
                "Generally causes zero to minimal damage. Moderate to significant damage very unlikely." +
                " Some objects may fall off shelves or be knocked over.";
        String semiMedium = "Can cause damage of varying severity to poorly constructed buildings. " +
                "Zero to slight damage to all other buildings. Felt by everyone.";
        String medium = "Causes damage to most buildings, some to partially or completely collapse or receive severe damage." +
                " Well-designed structures are likely to receive damage. " +
                "Felt across great distances with major damage mostly limited to 250 km from epicenter.";
        String large = "At or near total destruction – severe damage or collapse to all buildings." +
                " Heavy damage and shaking extends to distant locations. " +
                "Permanent changes in ground topography.";
        Scanner scanner = new Scanner(System.in);
        if (scanner.hasNextDouble()) {
            double magScale = scanner.nextDouble();
            if (magScale > 0 && magScale < 5.0) {
                System.out.println(smallShake);
            } else if (magScale > 5 && magScale < 6) {
                System.out.println(semiMedium);
            } else if (magScale > 6 && magScale < 8) {
                System.out.println(medium);
            } else if (magScale > 8) {
                System.out.println(large);
            } else {
                System.out.println("Magnitude is usually greater than 0. Please check again and try later...");
            }
        } else {
            System.out.println("Invalid numbers entered. Please try again");
            main(null);
        }
    }
}