20.6.3 - Notable Examples
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What does Reservoir-Induced Seismicity refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how water changes pressure on ground materials.
Name a notable example of reservoir-induced seismicity.
💡 Hint: This earthquake is associated with a specific dam in India.
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What caused the Koyna Dam earthquake?
💡 Hint: Consider the impacts of water behind a dam.
True or False: Lake Mead has experienced significant earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Review what you know about seismic events there.
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Evaluate the long-term risks of constructing a dam in an area with known fault lines. What steps should engineers take to mitigate this risk?
💡 Hint: Consider both structural design and geological assessment.
Analyze the socio-economic impacts of the Koyna Dam earthquake on local communities and infrastructure recovery efforts.
💡 Hint: Think about economic factors, community responses, and long-term recovery.
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