fault rupture

What Causes Earthquake Induced Ground Ruptures?

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What Causes Earthquake Induced Ground Ruptures? In general, ground failure may be caused by (1) surface rupture along faults, either as a primary rupture on the seismogenic fault or as a sympathetic rupture; (2) secondary movement on shallow faults; (3) shaking-induced compaction of natural deposits in sedimentary basins and river valleys, or artificial fills; and

What Is The Effect Of Ground Rupture?

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What Is The Effect Of Ground Rupture? Ground rupture and liquefaction can easily rupture natural gas mains and water mains, both contributing to the ignition of fires and hindering the efforts to control them. What causes surface rupture? An earthquake can push and pull the ground, tearing the surface and pushing the ground apart and