21.1 - Definition and Characteristics of Faults
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What is a fault?
💡 Hint: Think about how tectonic forces affect rock layers.
Define displacement in the context of faults.
💡 Hint: Consider how rocks move relative to each other.
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What is a fault?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of tectonic activity.
True or False: The hanging wall is located below the fault plane.
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of hanging wall and footwall.
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Given that two rock blocks, A and B, are displaced along a normal fault, describe the forces acting on both blocks and the expected movement direction.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of normal faults where hanging walls drop.
In a region where multiple faults interact, how should civil engineers approach site selection for urban development?
💡 Hint: Think about safety and risk management in high-seismicity regions.
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