18 Questions
What is the main difference between 'Beginning' and 'Developing' ratings in seismic hazard assessment report?
Beginning lacks recommendations while Developing lacks sound and practical recommendations
How many points are required to achieve an 'Accomplished' rating in seismic hazard assessment?
17-20 points
What is a key characteristic of a seismic hazard assessment with an 'Accomplished' rating?
Sound and practical recommendations
What is a key characteristic of a seismic hazard assessment with a 'Beginning' rating?
Lack of recommendations or theoretical basis
What is a common characteristic of seismic hazard assessments with 'Beginning' and 'Developing' ratings?
Lack of organization and coherence
What is the minimum number of points required for a seismic hazard assessment to achieve a 'Developing' rating?
13 points
What is a common consequence of an earthquake on inland thrust faults?
Landslides
What is the primary factor in determining the severity of liquefaction features?
Properties of the source sediment
What is a significant application of paleoseismic analysis?
Inferring the location and strength of Holocene paleo-earthquakes
What is a common cause of damage during earthquakes?
Liquefaction-induced landslides
What is a key factor in assessing seismic hazard?
Local geology and soil composition
What is a potential consequence of a landslide triggered by an earthquake?
Property damage
What is a primary cause of earthquakes?
Movement of the earth's crust
What is the term used to describe breaks on the surface of the earth that generate earthquakes?
Faults
What is a shake table used for?
To simulate the response of structures to shaking
What is the purpose of constructing a shake simulation table?
To simulate the response of structures to shaking
What are the three main layers of the earth?
Crust, mantle, core
What are the natural signs that may indicate an impending tsunami?
Unusual animal behavior
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