26.11.1 - Basin and Valley Effects
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Practice Questions
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What is wave trapping?
💡 Hint: Think about how waves behave in a canyon or a basin.
Describe what multiple reflections are.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to sound in a closed room.
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What phenomenon occurs when Rayleigh waves get trapped in sedimentary basins?
💡 Hint: Think of a wave moving back and forth in a confined space.
True or False: Multiple reflections can amplify shaking during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Consider the concept of amplifying effects in acoustics.
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Consider a region with a major sedimentary basin. Propose a design strategy for a high-rise building that would be effective in mitigating the effects of basin and valley interactions during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Think about how to enhance stability against amplified motions.
Analyze how the presence of a nearby valley might affect the strategy for an emergency response plan after an earthquake. What additional considerations must be made?
💡 Hint: Consider geographical variations in accessibility and safety.
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