Practice Himalayan Earthquakes - 23.8.3 | 23. Elastic Rebound | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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23.8.3 - Himalayan Earthquakes

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is elastic rebound?

💡 Hint: Think about how a rubber band snaps back.

Question 2

Easy

Name the two tectonic plates involved in Himalayan earthquakes.

💡 Hint: Consider which plates are converging to form the Himalayas.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which tectonic plates are involved in the Himalayan earthquakes?

  • A) North American and Eurasian
  • B) Indian and Eurasian
  • C) African and South American

💡 Hint: Think about which plates are pushing against each other.

Question 2

True or False: Elastic rebound only occurs in the Himalayas.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider if this phenomenon is unique to one location.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the energy released during a hypothetical Himalayan earthquake given the following parameters: slip on the fault = 3 meters, stress release = 30 MPa over a fault area of 1000 square meters.

💡 Hint: Use the formula given and remember to convert units where necessary.

Question 2

Design a basic safety protocol for a community located in the Himalayas, considering the threat of earthquakes caused by elastic rebound. Include at least three different strategies.

💡 Hint: Think about the real-life applications of what you've learned regarding risk management.

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