Practice Intraplate Earthquakes - 20.11.4 | 20. Causes of Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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20.11.4 - Intraplate Earthquakes

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is an intraplate earthquake?

💡 Hint: Think about where these earthquakes happen – inside or outside boundaries?

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of an intraplate earthquake.

💡 Hint: Remember a significant earthquake that was not near plate boundaries.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What kind of earthquake occurs away from tectonic plate boundaries?

  • Intraplate Earthquake
  • Tectonic Earthquake
  • Volcanic Earthquake

💡 Hint: Focus on the location of the earthquake in relation to plate boundaries.

Question 2

True or False: The Bhuj earthquake occurred at a tectonic plate boundary.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the specifics about the location of the Bhuj earthquake.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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