21.13 - Fault Creep and Locked Faults
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What is fault creep?
💡 Hint: Think about movement without major earthquakes.
Can a locked fault cause earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when it can't move anymore.
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What is fault creep?
💡 Hint: Think about how faults can move without shaking.
Locked faults do not release stress until they suddenly rupture.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to pressure over time.
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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.
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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