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Geological Engineering · Q21

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 21

Q21

What is the main use of cross-hole seismic testing?

A.
Earthquake prediction
B.
Pavement design
C.
Determining in-situ seismic velocity
Answer
D.
Detecting magnetic anomalies

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Cross-hole seismic testing involves generating waves in one borehole and recording in another to accurately determine in-situ wave velocities.