Practice Earthquake Swarms - 20.18.3 | 20. Causes of Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Earthquake Swarms

20.18.3 - Earthquake Swarms

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Question 1 Easy

What are earthquake swarms?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during an earthquake event.

Question 2 Easy

Name one characteristic of an earthquake swarm.

💡 Hint: Consider how long these events might happen.

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Question 1

What is the main characteristic of an earthquake swarm?

A swarm has a significant mainshock.
A swarm consists of multiple earthquakes occurring in a short period.
A swarm is the largest quake in an area.

💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of a swarm.

Question 2

Earthquake swarms often indicate which type of geological activity?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between earthquakes and volcanoes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Assess the impact of an earthquake swarm on local communities, considering both immediate and long-term effects.

💡 Hint: Think about how communities respond to risks.

Challenge 2 Hard

Predict what data scientists might gather to evaluate the significance of an earthquake swarm and what questions they need to answer.

💡 Hint: Consider the types of measurements and historical data that are crucial.

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