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Geological Engineering · Q35

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 35

Q35

In the Three Gorges Dam project (China), what was a key geological risk?

A.
Glacial moraine failure
B.
Seismic-induced liquefaction
C.
Induced seismicity and landslides
Answer
D.
Permafrost thawing

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The dam's construction altered stress regimes, triggering induced seismicity and landslides. Geological assessments were vital for risk mitigation.