20.16 - Paleoseismology and Historical Seismicity
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Practice Questions
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What does the term paleoseismology refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about earthquakes in the past.
Name one technique used in paleoseismology.
💡 Hint: Consider methods that involve dating old geological layers.
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What is paleoseismology primarily concerned with?
💡 Hint: Focus on the word 'prehistoric'.
True or False: Historical seismicity relies entirely on modern seismic instruments.
💡 Hint: Think about how we used to document events long ago.
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Using paleoseismology techniques, explain how scientists could deduce the likelihood of future earthquakes along the San Andreas Fault.
💡 Hint: Think about how past events influence future risks.
Analyze how integrating historical seismicity with modern data informs disaster preparedness strategies.
💡 Hint: Consider how history informs future safety measures.
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