GEOL 308 Quiz: Focal Mechanisms

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GEOL 308 Quiz: Focal Mechanisms

What type of earthquake does this focal mechanism represent? Normal Fault Reverse/Thrust Fault Strike-Slip Fault Oblique Fault

What type of earthquake does this focal mechanism represent? Normal Fault Reverse/Thrust Fault Strike-Slip Fault Oblique Fault

What type of earthquake does this focal mechanism represent? Normal Fault Reverse/Thrust Fault Strike-Slip Fault Oblique Fault

What type of earthquake does this focal mechanism represent? Normal Fault Reverse/Thrust Fault Strike-Slip Fault Oblique Fault

What type of earthquake does this focal mechanism represent? Normal Fault Reverse/Thrust Fault Strike-Slip Fault Oblique Fault

What type of earthquake does this focal mechanism represent? Normal Fault Reverse/Thrust Fault Strike-Slip Fault Oblique Fault

What type of fault is the Kunlun Fault? Normal Fault Reverse/Thrust Fault Left-Lateral Strike-Slip Fault Right-Lateral Strike-Slip Fault

What type of fault is the Kunlun Fault? Normal Fault Reverse/Thrust Fault Left-Lateral Strike-Slip Fault Right-Lateral Strike-Slip Fault

What type of earthquake does this focal mechanism represent? Normal Fault Reverse/Thrust Fault Left-Lateral Strike-Slip Fault Right-Lateral Strike-Slip Fault

What type of earthquake does this focal mechanism represent? Normal Fault Reverse/Thrust Fault Left-Lateral Strike-Slip Fault Right-Lateral Strike-Slip Fault

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