Practice Fault Creep and Locked Faults - 21.13 | 21. Geological Faults | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is fault creep?

💡 Hint: Think about movement without major earthquakes.

Question 2

Easy

Can a locked fault cause earthquakes?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when it can't move anymore.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is fault creep?

  • A slow
  • aseismic movement
  • A sudden large earthquake
  • A locked fault

💡 Hint: Think about how faults can move without shaking.

Question 2

Locked faults do not release stress until they suddenly rupture.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to pressure over time.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given that fault creep reduces stress accumulation, propose engineering solutions for structures in areas prone to fault creep.

💡 Hint: Consider how buildings can adapt to slow but consistent movement.

Question 2

Discuss how monitoring technologies could improve safety in areas with locked faults.

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of real-time data in preventing disaster.

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