Practice 1906 San Francisco Earthquake - 23.8.1 | 23. Elastic Rebound | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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23.8.1 - 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the elastic rebound theory?

💡 Hint: Think about energy storage in rocks.

Question 2

Easy

Approximately how much fault movement occurred during the 1906 earthquake?

💡 Hint: This is a significant measurement.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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.

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