21.13. Fault Creep and Locked Faults

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is fault creep?

   Hint

   Think about movement without major earthquakes.

2. 2.

   Can a locked fault cause earthquakes?

   Hint

   Consider what happens when it can't move anymore.

3. 3.

   What is fault creep?

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

   Hint

   Think about how faults can move without shaking.

4. 4.

   Locked faults do not release stress until they suddenly rupture.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens to pressure over time.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

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

   Hint

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