20.11.4 - Intraplate Earthquakes
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What is an intraplate earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about where these earthquakes happen – inside or outside boundaries?
Give an example of an intraplate earthquake.
💡 Hint: Remember a significant earthquake that was not near plate boundaries.
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What kind of earthquake occurs away from tectonic plate boundaries?
💡 Hint: Focus on the location of the earthquake in relation to plate boundaries.
True or False: The Bhuj earthquake occurred at a tectonic plate boundary.
💡 Hint: Recall the specifics about the location of the Bhuj earthquake.
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Evaluate the potential for significant intraplate earthquakes in areas thought to be tectonically stable. What factors would you consider?
💡 Hint: Think about geology and history of seismic activity in such regions.
Analyze the role of human activity in influencing intraplate earthquakes. Discuss any relevant case studies.
💡 Hint: Consider how human activities create stress in the Earth's crust.
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