23.4.1 - Phases of the Earthquake Cycle
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What happens during the interseismic phase?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the rocks as they get stressed.
Define the coseismic phase.
💡 Hint: What phase includes the actual shaking?
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What phase comes after the coseismic phase?
💡 Hint: It involves adjustments after the main event.
True or False: The interseismic phase is when stress is released.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens at that stage of the cycle.
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Evaluate the importance of monitoring the interseismic phase in predicting earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Consider how knowledge of changes might influence preparedness.
Analyze how the coseismic phase impacts the following postseismic phase and potential earthquake aftermath.
💡 Hint: Think about how energy and stress interact during and after an earthquake.
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