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Which fault zone spans all of the Philippine archipelago?
Which fault zone spans all of the Philippine archipelago?
- Ragay Gulf fault zone
- Masbate fault zone
- Philippine fault zone (PFZ) (correct)
- Luzon fault zone
What type of fault is the Philippine fault zone?
What type of fault is the Philippine fault zone?
- Arc-parallel oblique fault
- Arc-parallel strike slip fault (correct)
- Arc-parallel normal fault
- Arc-parallel thrust fault
Which earthquake had a magnitude of 7.9?
Which earthquake had a magnitude of 7.9?
- 1973 Ragay Gulf earthquake
- 2003 Masbate earthquake (correct)
- 1990 Luzon earthquake
- None of the above
What is one concept that must be understood to mitigate the impact of an earthquake?
What is one concept that must be understood to mitigate the impact of an earthquake?
Which region is exposed and vulnerable to earthquakes?
Which region is exposed and vulnerable to earthquakes?