23.14 - Elastic Rebound in Reservoir-Induced and Induced Seismicity
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Practice Questions
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Define Reservoir-Induced Seismicity.
💡 Hint: What happens to the crust when a reservoir is filled?
What is Induced Seismicity?
💡 Hint: Think about activities that can modify the environment.
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What causes reservoir-induced seismicity?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of adding weight to the Earth's crust.
True or False: Induced seismicity can result from human activities like mining.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of altering the landscape.
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Assess the risk of reservoir-induced seismicity for a newly constructed dam. Consider geological formations and water levels.
💡 Hint: Check previous earthquakes in the region that resonate with reservoir filling.
Draw a flowchart explaining the process of how human activities can alter stress fields and lead to induced seismicity.
💡 Hint: Think of what happens from start to finish during a human-induced change.
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