23.8.1. 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the elastic rebound theory?

   Hint

   Think about energy storage in rocks.

2. 2.

   Approximately how much fault movement occurred during the 1906 earthquake?

   Hint

   This is a significant measurement.

3. 3.

   What did the 1906 San Francisco earthquake primarily demonstrate?

   • Elastic Rebound Theory
   • Continuous Slide Theory
   • Fracture Theory

   Hint

   Recall the major theories discussed in the context of this earthquake.

4. 4.

   True or False: The fault movement during the 1906 earthquake was approximately 7 meters.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think back to the measurements from the event.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the relationship between stress accumulation and fault movement using the 1906 earthquake as a case study.

   Hint

   Consider the timeline of stress build-up leading to the earthquake.

6. 6.

   Propose a research study to measure crustal deformation in modern terms, using lessons from the 1906 earthquake.

   Hint

   Think about technological advancements since 1906 that could aid in this study.