Practice Active, Inactive, and Reactivated Faults - 21.6 | 21. Geological Faults | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

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What are active faults?

💡 Hint: Think about their recent movement.

Question 2

Easy

How can inactive faults still be dangerous?

💡 Hint: Consider the possibility of reactivation.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What defines an active fault?

  • A fault that hasn't moved in thousands of years.
  • A fault that has moved recently.
  • A fault that is always dormant.

💡 Hint: Think about the timing of the last movement.

Question 2

True or False: Inactive faults are completely safe.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider their potential for future movement.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a planning strategy for a new community near an active fault line, including safety measures.

💡 Hint: Think about engineering practices and community safety.

Question 2

Evaluate historical seismic activity to determine risks associated with a dormant fault in a densely populated area.

💡 Hint: Use geological history to inform risk assessment.

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