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...
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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, ISP 203B exam 2 Questions With Solutions
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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