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Geological Engineering · Q28

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 28

Q28

The buildup of stress along a fault line eventually leads to:

A.
Surface erosion
B.
Earthquake
Answer
C.
Volcano formation
D.
Mountain uplift

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Stress buildup at fault lines is relieved suddenly as an earthquake when the rock breaks and slips.