Practice Fault Rupture Propagation and Seismic Waves - 21.12 | 21. Geological Faults | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the nucleation point in fault ruptures?

💡 Hint: Think of it as the starting line for the earthquake.

Question 2

Easy

Name the fastest seismic waves generated during earthquakes.

💡 Hint: They are known as primary waves.

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Question 1

What is the initial point of rupture on a fault called?

  • Slip Point
  • Nucleation Point
  • Rupture Front

💡 Hint: Think of it as the start of the earthquake.

Question 2

True or False: S-waves can travel through liquids.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the properties of waves.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how the presence of asperities along a fault can influence earthquake prediction and the development of early warning systems.

💡 Hint: Consider how detecting stress and its release can be a predictive tool.

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of varying slip distributions during a major seismic event on urban infrastructure.

💡 Hint: Think critically about how distance from the fault impacts shaking intensity.

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