Practice Dip-Slip Faults - 21.3.1.a | 21. Geological Faults | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

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What direction does the hanging wall move in a normal fault?

💡 Hint: Think of normal being associated with extension.

Question 2

Easy

Define a reverse fault.

💡 Hint: Remember, reverse correlates with compression.

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Question 1

What type of fault is characterized by the upward movement of the hanging wall?

  • Normal Fault
  • Reverse Fault
  • Strike-Slip Fault

💡 Hint: Remember, 'reverse' indicates upward movement.

Question 2

True or False: Normal faults are associated with compressive forces.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Normal faults are linked to rock being pulled apart.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Describe how urban development near a known reverse fault zone can be planned to minimize earthquake risk.

💡 Hint: Consider codes and regulations that create safety measures.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the implications of building in regions dominated by normal vs. reverse faults.

💡 Hint: Think about how each fault type affects the earth's surface.

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