23.14. Elastic Rebound in Reservoir-Induced and Induced Seismicity

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define Reservoir-Induced Seismicity.

   Hint

   What happens to the crust when a reservoir is filled?

2. 2.

   What is Induced Seismicity?

   Hint

   Think about activities that can modify the environment.

3. 3.

   What causes reservoir-induced seismicity?

   • A. Tectonic plate movement
   • B. Reservoir water load
   • C. Volcanic activity

   Hint

   Consider the effects of adding weight to the Earth's crust.

4. 4.

   True or False: Induced seismicity can result from human activities like mining.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the impact of altering the landscape.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.