Practice Locked vs Creeping Faults - 23.11.3 | 23. Elastic Rebound | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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23.11.3 - Locked vs Creeping Faults

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a locked fault?

💡 Hint: Think about how it behaves under stress.

Question 2

Easy

What happens on a creeping fault?

💡 Hint: Consider how movement occurs on this fault type.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of fault accumulates stress and can lead to large earthquakes?

  • Locked Fault
  • Creeping Fault
  • Both

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of fault behavior and seismic risks.

Question 2

True or False: Creeping faults typically cause large earthquakes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how stress is managed by different types of faults.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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