20.7 - Isostatic Adjustment Earthquakes
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What is isostatic adjustment?
💡 Hint: Think about the weight of glaciers.
In which regions are isostatic adjustment earthquakes most common?
💡 Hint: Where were there once large ice sheets?
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What is isostatic adjustment?
💡 Hint: It relates to changes in surface loads.
True or False: Isostatic adjustment earthquakes are only observed in regions currently covered by glaciers.
💡 Hint: Think about historical changes.
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Explain how isostatic adjustment can potentially influence building codes in areas previously covered by glaciers.
💡 Hint: Think about infrastructure safety.
Discuss the future implications of climate change on isostatic adjustment earthquakes in different regions.
💡 Hint: Consider how rising temperatures affect ice masses.
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