Practice Tectonics (3.4.12.6) - EGNOS, Europe

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Question 1.
What does GNSS stand for?
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It's a network of satellites.
Question 2.
Why is GNSS important in seismology?
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Think about earthquakes!
3Question 3.
What does GNSS allow scientists to measure?
- A. Time
- B. Temperature
- C. Tectonic Movements
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Remember what GNSS stands for.
4Question 4.
True or False: Seismic hazard maps help in predicting earthquakes.
- True
- False
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Consider the purpose of hazard maps.
Question 5.
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.
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Consider integrating different approaches.
Question 6.
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.
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Think about how movement correlates with risk assessments.

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