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What type of fault is the Central Mindoro Fault?
What type of fault is the Central Mindoro Fault?
- Normal fault
- Reverse fault
- Right lateral strike-slip fault (correct)
- Left lateral strike-slip fault
Where did the Lubang Fault occur?
Where did the Lubang Fault occur?
- Western Palawan
- Offshore between Batangas and Mindoro (correct)
- Central Luzon
- Eastern Samar
What is the primary energy released when rocks break along a fault?
What is the primary energy released when rocks break along a fault?
- Potential energy
- Elastic energy
- Kinetic energy
- Seismic energy (correct)
What is the main function of the fault plane in an earthquake?
What is the main function of the fault plane in an earthquake?
Where does the Valley Fault System begin?
Where does the Valley Fault System begin?
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Right Lateral Strike-Slip Fault
Right Lateral Strike-Slip Fault
A strike-slip fault where the block on the opposite side of the fault moves to the right.
Fault Plane
Fault Plane
Breaking surface underground where movement occurs during an earthquake.
Seismic Energy
Seismic Energy
Energy released when rocks break along a fault, causing earthquakes.
Location of Lubang Fault
Location of Lubang Fault
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Origin of Valley Fault System
Origin of Valley Fault System
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