23.8.3 - Himalayan Earthquakes
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What is elastic rebound?
💡 Hint: Think about how a rubber band snaps back.
Name the two tectonic plates involved in Himalayan earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Consider which plates are converging to form the Himalayas.
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Which tectonic plates are involved in the Himalayan earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Think about which plates are pushing against each other.
True or False: Elastic rebound only occurs in the Himalayas.
💡 Hint: Consider if this phenomenon is unique to one location.
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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.
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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