Practice Faults and Focal Mechanisms - 19.10 | 19. Elements of Seismology | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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19.10 - Faults and Focal Mechanisms

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What type of fault occurs due to extension?

💡 Hint: Think about how the Earth's crust behaves under certain forces.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a strike-slip fault.

💡 Hint: Look for a famous fault in California.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

Which type of fault is created by compressional forces?

  • Normal Fault
  • Reverse Fault
  • Strike-slip Fault

💡 Hint: Think about which way the rocks are being pushed.

Question 2

True or False: A strike-slip fault involves vertical movement.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the direction of rock movement.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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