19.10 - Faults and Focal Mechanisms
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Practice Questions
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What type of fault occurs due to extension?
💡 Hint: Think about how the Earth's crust behaves under certain forces.
Give an example of a strike-slip fault.
💡 Hint: Look for a famous fault in California.
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Which type of fault is created by compressional forces?
💡 Hint: Think about which way the rocks are being pushed.
True or False: A strike-slip fault involves vertical movement.
💡 Hint: Consider the direction of rock movement.
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Analyze how the different types of faults could impact the structural integrity of a building located near them.
💡 Hint: Think about how each fault type moves and what it implies for buildings.
If a focal mechanism diagram shows a pattern of tension at a specific fault, what implications can be drawn for earthquake preparedness in nearby communities?
💡 Hint: Consider where forces pull apart and how that can increase risks.
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