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Geological Engineering · Q125

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 125

Q125

Which phenomenon causes a sudden collapse of underground openings in weak rocks?

A.
Rock burst
Answer
B.
Subsidence
C.
Spalling
D.
Creep

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Rock burst is a violent failure caused by sudden release of stored energy in stressed rock masses underground.