23.11.3 - Locked vs Creeping Faults
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Practice Questions
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What is a locked fault?
💡 Hint: Think about how it behaves under stress.
What happens on a creeping fault?
💡 Hint: Consider how movement occurs on this fault type.
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What type of fault accumulates stress and can lead to large earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of fault behavior and seismic risks.
True or False: Creeping faults typically cause large earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Recall how stress is managed by different types of faults.
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Evaluate the benefits of studying creeping faults in comparison to locked faults regarding seismic risk management.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of gradual versus sudden stress release on safety measures.
Design an educational campaign to inform the public about the importance of understanding locked versus creeping faults.
💡 Hint: Focus on clarity and engagement to convey the complex information simply.
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