Practice Strike-Slip Faults - 21.3.1.b | 21. Geological Faults | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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21.3.1.b - Strike-Slip Faults

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What type of movement occurs along a strike-slip fault?

💡 Hint: Think about how the two sides of the fault slide past each other.

Question 2

Easy

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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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of movement occurs in strike-slip faults?

  • A. Vertical
  • B. Horizontal
  • C. Diagonal

💡 Hint: Think about the direction the rocks move.

Question 2

In a right-lateral fault, the opposite block appears to move to the:

  • A. Left
  • B. Right
  • C. Upward

💡 Hint: Visualize standing on one side of the fault.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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