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Which natural trigger can lead to landslides?
Which natural trigger can lead to landslides?
What is the PHILVOLCS Earthquake Rating Scale called when people are forcibly thrown to the ground and most buildings are totally damaged?
What is the PHILVOLCS Earthquake Rating Scale called when people are forcibly thrown to the ground and most buildings are totally damaged?
What is a common characteristic of areas where landslide hazards are most common in the Philippines?
What is a common characteristic of areas where landslide hazards are most common in the Philippines?
Which phenomenon is described as a process where loose saturated sand behaves like a liquid during an earthquake?
Which phenomenon is described as a process where loose saturated sand behaves like a liquid during an earthquake?
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What is a significant feature of the Philippines' active volcanoes in terms of global ranking?
What is a significant feature of the Philippines' active volcanoes in terms of global ranking?
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What type of structure may experience displacement, twisting, or overturning during an earthquake?
What type of structure may experience displacement, twisting, or overturning during an earthquake?
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What aspect of earthquake risks does the Dynaslope Project focus on?
What aspect of earthquake risks does the Dynaslope Project focus on?
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What factor is NOT mentioned as a mode of failure in landslides?
What factor is NOT mentioned as a mode of failure in landslides?
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Which area is particularly prone to numerous landslides and rockfalls during an earthquake?
Which area is particularly prone to numerous landslides and rockfalls during an earthquake?
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What may cause man-made structures to sink, tilt, or topple during an earthquake?
What may cause man-made structures to sink, tilt, or topple during an earthquake?
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Which event can lead to massive landslides and liquefaction according to the text?
Which event can lead to massive landslides and liquefaction according to the text?
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Which feature is commonly observed when trees are violently shaken during an earthquake?
Which feature is commonly observed when trees are violently shaken during an earthquake?
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What type of flooding is characterized by shallow water flowing over a wide area?
What type of flooding is characterized by shallow water flowing over a wide area?
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In what regions in the Philippines are considered earthquake-prone, experiencing about 16 felt earthquakes per year?
In what regions in the Philippines are considered earthquake-prone, experiencing about 16 felt earthquakes per year?
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Which earthquake intensity level on the PHILVOLCS Earthquake Rating Scale is described as 'Felt by many people indoors, vibration similar to a light truck passing'?
Which earthquake intensity level on the PHILVOLCS Earthquake Rating Scale is described as 'Felt by many people indoors, vibration similar to a light truck passing'?
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What factor contributes to earthquake risk in the Philippines due to its location over multiple tectonic plate boundaries?
What factor contributes to earthquake risk in the Philippines due to its location over multiple tectonic plate boundaries?
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What phenomenon is a significant concern in central Luzon according to the text?
What phenomenon is a significant concern in central Luzon according to the text?
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Which type of flood is characterized by destructive flood waves, quick occurrence, and often found in mountainous areas?
Which type of flood is characterized by destructive flood waves, quick occurrence, and often found in mountainous areas?
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