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Geological Engineering · Q61

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 61

Q61

The term �rockburst� refers to:

A.
Sudden rock fall in open pit
B.
Explosive failure of overstressed rock
Answer
C.
Water seepage in tunnels
D.
Collapse due to soil liquefaction

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Rockburst is the sudden and violent failure of rock in underground excavations caused by high stress. It typically occurs in deep tunnels or mines where rock exceeds its strength limit.