Practice Faults And Focal Mechanisms (19.10) - Elements of Seismology - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What type of fault occurs due to extension?
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Think about how the Earth's crust behaves under certain forces.
Question 2.
Give an example of a strike-slip fault.
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Look for a famous fault in California.
3Question 3.
Which type of fault is created by compressional forces?
- Normal Fault
- Reverse Fault
- Strike-slip Fault
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Think about which way the rocks are being pushed.
4Question 4.
True or False: A strike-slip fault involves vertical movement.
- True
- False
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Consider the direction of rock movement.
Question 5.
Analyze how the different types of faults could impact the structural integrity of a building located near them.
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Think about how each fault type moves and what it implies for buildings.
Question 6.
If a focal mechanism diagram shows a pattern of tension at a specific fault, what implications can be drawn for earthquake preparedness in nearby communities?
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Consider where forces pull apart and how that can increase risks.

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