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Geological Engineering · Q75

Engineering Geology for Construction

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 75

Q75

Which geological hazard is often encountered during tunneling through mountainous regions?

A.
Flooding
B.
Slumping
C.
Rock burst
Answer
D.
Cavitation

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
A rock burst is a sudden, violent failure of rock in high-stress conditions, common in deep or mountainous tunnel excavations.