Week Two Part 1 Earthquake Flashcards by Nazrieth Yordanos

Q

Place where earthquake starts is the _____________

A

Focus

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Q

If earthquake moves the earths surface it is called a _________ scarp

A

fault

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Q

Joints look like faults, but they are just factures in the _______ at Earth surface. Joints are not faults. They have no movement.

A

rock

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Q

Strike-Slip: Horizontal ___________

A

motion

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Q

DIp-Slip: Vertical ________

A

motion

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Q

Joints are aseismic: no earthquake _________

A

hazard

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Q

Joints influence: Rock strength, landslides & slope failure, and ground water movement

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