Practice Blind Faults and Hidden Seismic Sources - 21.15 | 21. Geological Faults | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is a blind fault?

💡 Hint: Think of what happens in the ground.

Question 2

Easy

How can buried ruptures affect buildings?

💡 Hint: Consider how buildings might respond to hidden earthquakes.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main characteristic of a blind fault?

  • Visible on the surface
  • Undetected underground
  • Fluctuates unpredictably

💡 Hint: Think about what makes a fault 'blind'.

Question 2

True or False: Buried ruptures can produce strong seismic waves without surface rupture.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the effects of an underground fault.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the implications of blind faults on existing urban infrastructure and propose methodologies to assess their presence.

💡 Hint: Think about how cities might protect themselves from surprise seismic events.

Question 2

Design a research study aiming to investigate the frequency and impact of buried ruptures in sedimentary basins.

💡 Hint: Consider the steps needed to gather essential data.

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