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Geological Engineering · Q37

Geological Hazards

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 37

Q37

A landslide triggered by an earthquake is known as a:

A.
Lahar
B.
Debris avalanche
C.
Seismic landslide
Answer
D.
Earth creep

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
A seismic landslide is a mass movement triggered by ground shaking during an earthquake.These are especially dangerous in mountainous terrain.