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
AnswerD.
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.