21. Geological Faults

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a geological fault?

   Hint

   Think about cracks in rocks.

2. 2.

   What is displacement in relation to faults?

   Hint

   Consider how the two blocks of rock move.

3. 3.

   What is a geological fault?

   • A type of earthquake
   • A fracture in the Earth's crust where movement occurs
   • A volcanic eruption

   Hint

   Think about how mountains and valleys form.

4. 4.

   True or False: Normal faults occur when the hanging wall moves up.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the direction of movement.

5. 5.

   Explain how knowledge of active and inactive faults impacts civil engineering projects in seismic areas.

   Hint

   Consider how urban planning would change near an active fault.

6. 6.

   Define and discuss the significance of fault mechanics as applied in earthquake engineering.

   Hint

   Think about how structural integrity could be compromised in an earthquake.