25.15.2 - 3D Fault Imaging
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Practice Questions
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What is a hypocentre?
💡 Hint: Think about where the earthquake begins.
Why is fault dip important?
💡 Hint: Consider how angles might impact rupture.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of hypocentre data in earthquake studies?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when an earthquake begins.
True or False: Subsurface fracture systems have no effect on seismic wave propagation.
💡 Hint: Think about different paths for the waves.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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