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What is a geological fault?
Think about cracks in rocks.
What is displacement in relation to faults?
Consider how the two blocks of rock move.
What is a geological fault?
Think about how mountains and valleys form.
True or False: Normal faults occur when the hanging wall moves up.
Consider the direction of movement.
Explain how knowledge of active and inactive faults impacts civil engineering projects in seismic areas.
Consider how urban planning would change near an active fault.
Define and discuss the significance of fault mechanics as applied in earthquake engineering.
Think about how structural integrity could be compromised in an earthquake.
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