Active And Inactive Faults Flashcards
1
Q
are known to have recently generated earthquakes in the last 10,000 years, which may still continue to generate earthquakes.
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Active Faults
2
Q
do not show signs of ever having generated an earthquake in the last 10,000 years but may generate an earthquake in the future.
A
Inactive Faults
3
Q
When this occurs(inactive fault generates), the fracture is classified as
A
REACTIVATED FAULT
4
Q
Active Fault studies in the Philippines are spearheaded by ———, although these are also conducted in collaboration with local and foreign scientists.
A
PHIVOLCS
5
Q
The institute regularly updates its list of active faults as new data are gathered and analyze.
A
PHIVOLCS
