Practice 3D Fault Imaging - 25.15.2 | 25. Hypocentre – Primary | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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25.15.2 - 3D Fault Imaging

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a hypocentre?

💡 Hint: Think about where the earthquake begins.

Question 2

Easy

Why is fault dip important?

💡 Hint: Consider how angles might impact rupture.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary function of hypocentre data in earthquake studies?

  • Predicting weather patterns
  • Understanding seismic behavior
  • Mapping ocean currents

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when an earthquake begins.

Question 2

True or False: Subsurface fracture systems have no effect on seismic wave propagation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about different paths for the waves.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider an area with many visible surface fractures and a known fault line. How would you evaluate the potential seismic risks based on hypocentre mapping?

💡 Hint: Look into the interaction between visible features and underground structures.

Question 2

You have been tasked to design an urban area near a known megathrust interface. What engineering considerations would you include based on hypocentre imaging?

💡 Hint: Think about the physical characteristics of the region and how they inform design.

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