21.3.1.b - Strike-Slip Faults
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What type of movement occurs along a strike-slip fault?
💡 Hint: Think about how the two sides of the fault slide past each other.
What is a right-lateral fault?
💡 Hint: Consider which direction you would see the movement from your perspective on the fault.
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What type of movement occurs in strike-slip faults?
💡 Hint: Think about the direction the rocks move.
In a right-lateral fault, the opposite block appears to move to the:
💡 Hint: Visualize standing on one side of the fault.
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Assuming a city is constructed near a known strike-slip fault line, design an urban development plan that accommodates potential seismic activity, including specific structures and their features.
💡 Hint: Consider building materials that reduce seismic waves and provide safety during earthquakes.
Analyze how different techniques can be used to monitor strike-slip faults in an urban area and discuss the potential implications for emergency preparedness.
💡 Hint: Think of how technology aids in detection and quick reactions during earthquakes.
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