3.4.12.6 - Tectonics
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What does GNSS stand for?
💡 Hint: It's a network of satellites.
Why is GNSS important in seismology?
💡 Hint: Think about earthquakes!
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What does GNSS allow scientists to measure?
💡 Hint: Remember what GNSS stands for.
True or False: Seismic hazard maps help in predicting earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of hazard maps.
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Imagine you are a geologist using GNSS data to assess an earthquake-prone region. Describe how you would use the data to inform public safety and infrastructure development.
💡 Hint: Consider integrating different approaches.
Given a GNSS observation that shows a fault line shifted two centimeters after an earthquake, explain what potential implications this might have for that area's seismic hazard assessment.
💡 Hint: Think about how movement correlates with risk assessments.
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