Practice Dip-slip Faults (21.3.1.a) - Geological Faults - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What direction does the hanging wall move in a normal fault?
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Think of normal being associated with extension.
Question 2.
Define a reverse fault.
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Remember, reverse correlates with compression.
3Question 3.
What type of fault is characterized by the upward movement of the hanging wall?
- Normal Fault
- Reverse Fault
- Strike-Slip Fault
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Remember, 'reverse' indicates upward movement.
4Question 4.
True or False: Normal faults are associated with compressive forces.
- True
- False
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Normal faults are linked to rock being pulled apart.
Question 5.
Describe how urban development near a known reverse fault zone can be planned to minimize earthquake risk.
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Consider codes and regulations that create safety measures.
Question 6.
Compare and contrast the implications of building in regions dominated by normal vs. reverse faults.
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Think about how each fault type affects the earth's surface.

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