Questions: Question 1 0.25 pts What can put pressure on other faults and trigger them to become active? Volcanic eruptions Landslides Tsunamis Earthquakes

Question 1
0.25 pts

What can put pressure on other faults and trigger them to become active?
Volcanic eruptions
Landslides
Tsunamis
Earthquakes
Transcript text: Question 1 0.25 pts What can put pressure on other faults and trigger them to become active? Volcanic eruptions Landslides Tsunamis Earthquakes
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The answer is the last one: Earthquakes.

Explanation for each option:

  • Volcanic eruptions: While volcanic eruptions can cause local seismic activity, they are not typically known for putting pressure on other faults to trigger them. The pressure changes are usually localized around the volcano itself.

  • Landslides: Landslides can cause localized ground shaking, but they do not typically exert enough pressure on fault lines to trigger them on a larger scale.

  • Tsunamis: Tsunamis are a result of underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions and do not directly affect fault lines. They are a consequence of seismic activity rather than a cause.

  • Earthquakes: Earthquakes can indeed put pressure on other faults and trigger them to become active. The release of stress along one fault can increase stress on adjacent faults, potentially leading to subsequent earthquakes.

In summary, earthquakes are the most likely to put pressure on other faults and trigger them to become active.

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