20.17 - Triggering Mechanisms of Earthquakes
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What is a natural trigger for an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think of non-human causes.
What does 'anthropogenic' mean?
💡 Hint: Focus on human influence.
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What is a major cause of natural earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Focus on geological interactions.
True or False: All earthquakes are caused by human activities.
💡 Hint: Remember the distinction between natural and anthropogenic.
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Evaluate the impact of rapid urban development on earthquake risk in a densely populated region.
💡 Hint: Consider how construction affects soil and rock pressure.
Analyze how a previous earthquake might influence future seismic events through stress transfer.
💡 Hint: Think about fault line relationships.
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