Practice 1995 Kobe Earthquake (japan) (23.8.2) - Elastic Rebound - Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2

Practice: 1995 Kobe Earthquake (Japan)

Lesson 23.8.2Elastic Rebound

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Question 1.
What theory explains how energy is stored and released during an earthquake?
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It's named after the behavior of a stretched rubber band.
Question 2.
What is crustal deformation?
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Think about what happens to a sponge when you squeeze it.
3Question 3.
What is the primary theory explaining the behavior of rocks during the Kobe earthquake?
- Elastic Rebound Theory
- Pressure Release Theory
- Tension Release Theory
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It's the same theory related to how rubber bands behave.
4Question 4.
True or False: The land returned to its exact previous shape after the Kobe earthquake.
- True
- False
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Consider the concept of partial return when stress is released.
Question 5.
Discuss the broader implications of the Kobe earthquake findings on future urban planning in earthquake-prone regions.
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Consider aspects of building resilience and retrofitting older structures.
Question 6.
Analyze the role of technology, particularly GPS, in seismic research, particularly in relation to the Kobe earthquake findings.
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Think about how technology aids in data collection for better understanding.

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