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Which type of ground deformation is associated with the generation of earthquakes?
Which type of ground deformation is associated with the generation of earthquakes?
- Ground cracking
- Ground subsidence
- Landslides
- Surface faulting (correct)
What is the primary cause of ground cracking during an earthquake?
What is the primary cause of ground cracking during an earthquake?
- Fine saturated granular soils temporarily change from solid to liquid state
- Marginally stable slopes become unstable due to violent shaking
- Soil layer breaks and causes fissures, scarps, horsts, and grabens (correct)
- Loose or compressible soils experience compaction and depression
Which type of ground deformation is most likely to occur in sites with loose or compressible soils?
Which type of ground deformation is most likely to occur in sites with loose or compressible soils?
- Ground cracking
- Ground subsidence (correct)
- Surface faulting
- Landslides
What is the primary mechanism behind soil liquefaction during earthquakes?
What is the primary mechanism behind soil liquefaction during earthquakes?
Which type of ground deformation is often triggered by strong earthquakes?
Which type of ground deformation is often triggered by strong earthquakes?
What is the primary effect of surface faulting on structures during an earthquake?
What is the primary effect of surface faulting on structures during an earthquake?
What is the primary cause of liquefaction during an earthquake?
What is the primary cause of liquefaction during an earthquake?
What is the primary mechanism responsible for generating tsunamis?
What is the primary mechanism responsible for generating tsunamis?
Which of the following phenomena is characterized by long-period oscillating waves in enclosed water bodies?
Which of the following phenomena is characterized by long-period oscillating waves in enclosed water bodies?
What is the most devastating indirect effect of earthquakes mentioned in the given text?
What is the most devastating indirect effect of earthquakes mentioned in the given text?
Which of the following statements about tsunamis is correct?
Which of the following statements about tsunamis is correct?
What is the primary mechanism responsible for generating seiches in water bodies?
What is the primary mechanism responsible for generating seiches in water bodies?
