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ISP 203B exam 2 Questions With Solutions Why is the motion of the ground in an earthquake greater on loose sediments because waves are amplified After the san fran earthquake of 1906, it was noticed fences and rows of fruit trees were offset at the fault, but still straight. This led to... Th...

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ISP 203B exam 2 Questions With Solutions

Why is the motion of the ground in an earthquake greater on loose sediments because

waves are amplified




After the san fran earthquake of 1906, it was noticed fences and rows of fruit trees were offset at

the fault, but still straight. This led to... The elastic rebound theory




Forecasting and prediction of hazards is a desirable goal. What is true about them Many

volcanic eruptions can be predicted within days




Earthquakes can be predicted to within decades or centuries




Erroneous forecasts can cause more damage than actual

disasters




Postfacto (after the fact) earthquake warning systems have been developed in some countries

providing seconds to minutes of warning prior to major shaking




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What is a seismic gap a region along a fault where an earthquake has not occurred in a

long time




What is the principle behind most short term volcanic and earthquake predictions

dilatancy




What is dilatancy the formation of small cracks in stressed rock




Which will cause more damage, an earthquake in the midwest or in california midwest,

energy travels farther




Buildings and other structures are generally weaker to horizontal shaking, and may vibrate

differently in different parts




Prior to major earthquakes, the release of radon is reported. What could this mean the

radon can escape easily due to dilatancy

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