Practice Aftershocks - 20.18.1 | 20. Causes of Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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20.18.1 - Aftershocks

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are aftershocks?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens after the main event.

Question 2

Easy

What law describes the frequency of aftershocks?

💡 Hint: Consider a name that starts with 'O'.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What are aftershocks?

  • Larger earthquakes
  • Small earthquakes that follow a mainshock
  • Only occurring underwater

💡 Hint: Aftershocks follow what?

Question 2

True or False: Aftershocks can only occur immediately after an initial earthquake.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider if they can happen later.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If an earthquake occurs with an initial magnitude of 6.0 and is followed by multiple aftershocks over the next week, how would the emergency protocols change between the first aftershock and those occurring a week later?

💡 Hint: Think about changing focus from immediate response to longer-term implications.

Question 2

Discuss the psychological impact of aftershocks on residents who experienced a major earthquake. How might it affect their recovery process?

💡 Hint: Consider how emotions play a role in recovery.

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