22.18 - Challenges and Limitations in Plate Tectonic Prediction
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Practice Questions
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What is a blind fault?
💡 Hint: Think about faults that you can't see.
Why can't we predict earthquakes accurately?
💡 Hint: Consider the complexity involved in stress at fault lines.
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What are blind faults?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'blind' means in this context.
True or False: Historical data is essential for accurate earthquake prediction.
💡 Hint: Reflect on why past occurrences might inform future risks.
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Explore how the presence of blind faults might alter a city's earthquake preparedness plan.
💡 Hint: Think about real-world applications, like urban planning and risk assessment.
Research and present a case study on a region with minimal historical data and analyze the risks based on current knowledge.
💡 Hint: Consider how similar regions were studied and any relevant seismic data they possess.
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