23.8.1 - 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
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Practice Questions
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What is the elastic rebound theory?
💡 Hint: Think about energy storage in rocks.
Approximately how much fault movement occurred during the 1906 earthquake?
💡 Hint: This is a significant measurement.
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What did the 1906 San Francisco earthquake primarily demonstrate?
💡 Hint: Recall the major theories discussed in the context of this earthquake.
True or False: The fault movement during the 1906 earthquake was approximately 7 meters.
💡 Hint: Think back to the measurements from the event.
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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.
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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