21.8 - Faults and Earthquake Generation
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Practice Questions
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What is the Elastic Rebound Theory?
💡 Hint: Think about the behavior of a stretched rubber band.
What is seismic moment (M₀)?
💡 Hint: This measure includes rigidity, area, and displacement.
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What is the key concept of the Elastic Rebound Theory?
💡 Hint: Think about the release of stored energy during an earthquake.
True or False: A larger seismic moment indicates a more powerful earthquake.
💡 Hint: Link this to the concept of fault size and displacement.
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Challenge Problems
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Using recent earthquake data, calculate the seismic moment for an earthquake that had a fault displacement of 3 meters, with an area of 50 km² and a rigidity modulus of 30 GPa.
💡 Hint: Make sure to convert units correctly to maintain consistency in calculations.
Analyze the impact of a locked fault on surrounding infrastructure during a sudden rupture event.
💡 Hint: Consider how stress accumulation over time affects buildings and infrastructure.
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