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Geological Engineering · Q165

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 165

Q165

The Niagara Tunnel Project encountered which geological hazard?

A.
Gas pockets
B.
Loose moraine
C.
Fault gouge
D.
Karst cavities
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Engineers faced karst features (cavities in limestone) which posed water ingress risks. These were sealed using pre-injection grouting and real-time monitoring.