Practice Tectonics and Tsunamigenic Earthquakes - 22.14 | 22. Tectonic Plate Theory | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is a subduction zone?

💡 Hint: Think of how tectonic plates interact.

Question 2

Easy

Define tsunamigenic earthquakes.

💡 Hint: Remember the link between earthquakes and tsunami creation.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What causes tsunamis during subduction events?

  • Vertical displacement of the seafloor
  • Landslides
  • Volcanic eruptions

💡 Hint: Think about the direct impact of earthquakes on water bodies.

Question 2

True or False: All earthquakes generate tsunamis.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the conditions necessary for tsunami formation.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the potential socio-economic impacts of a tsunami generated by a megathrust earthquake on coastal communities.

💡 Hint: Consider both immediate impact and long-term recovery.

Question 2

Given historical data of tsunami occurrences, propose a plan for an early warning system in a tsunami-prone coastal region.

💡 Hint: Think about how technology can be combined with community resources.

Challenge and get performance evaluation