26.11.3 - Fault Zone Trapping
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What is a fault zone?
💡 Hint: Consider where earthquakes occur and what causes them.
Define directivity impact on seismic waves.
💡 Hint: Think about how energy can be focused in one direction.
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What phenomenon occurs when seismic waves are channeled along fault zones?
💡 Hint: Think about how waves behave around geological structures.
Directivity effects lead to increased shaking in the direction of what?
💡 Hint: Consider how waves might travel differently through various paths.
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Given a hypothetical earthquake scenario, predict the possible building design features that could mitigate damage from fault zone trapping.
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings can sway and absorb energy.
Analyze a past earthquake where fault zone trapping was evident. Discuss the lessons learned for future urban planning.
💡 Hint: Consider other cities with active fault zones and how they adapt.
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