Practice Causes of Faulting - 21.2 | 21. Geological Faults | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define tectonic stresses.

💡 Hint: Consider the movements of Earth's plates.

Question 2

Easy

What is one human activity that can affect faulting?

💡 Hint: Think of activities that change the stress on rocks.

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Question 1

What are tectonic stresses?

  • A type of rock
  • Forces caused by plate movement
  • Only occur at volcanoes

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when plates interact.

Question 2

True or False: Volcanic activity has no effect on faulting.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the influences of magma.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

How would you assess the risk of faulting in a city built near a volcano? Discuss factors to consider.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between tectonics and volcanoes.

Question 2

Propose a design strategy for a bridge in an area with known human-induced faulting. What considerations must be included?

💡 Hint: Consider the materials and techniques that allow for movement.

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