21.15 - Blind Faults and Hidden Seismic Sources
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Practice Questions
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What is a blind fault?
💡 Hint: Think of what happens in the ground.
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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What is the main characteristic of a blind fault?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a fault 'blind'.
True or False: Buried ruptures can produce strong seismic waves without surface rupture.
💡 Hint: Recall the effects of an underground fault.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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