Hubbard Glacier / Yakutat Alaska M7.0 (Dec 2025) Case Quiz Event-based: where/why it happened; hazards and preparedness (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 Hubbard Glacier / Yakutat Alaska M7.0 (Dec 2025) Case Quiz: Quick Study Notes This quiz explores a hypothetical M7.0 earthquake scenario near Hubbard Glacier and Yakutat, Alaska. It delves into the geographical … Read more
Alaska 2025 Major Earthquakes Quiz Case-based questions using Alaska as the main US seismic zone (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 Alaska 2025 Major Earthquakes Quiz: Quick Study Notes Alaska stands as the most seismically active state in the United States, a consequence of its unique geological position. Situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, … Read more
USGS “Significant Earthquakes 2025” Case Studies Quiz Interpret a “significant events” list; locations, magnitudes, impacts (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USGS “Significant Earthquakes 2025” Case Studies Quiz: Quick Study Notes This quiz challenges your understanding of significant earthquakes, focusing on key geographical locations, the measurement of their magnitudes, and their wide-ranging impacts. Based on … Read more
USA Earthquake Monitoring (USGS) Quiz Seismometers, networks, alerts, shaking maps (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Earthquake Monitoring (USGS) Quiz: Quick Study Notes The United States Geological Survey (USGS) plays a vital role in understanding and mitigating earthquake hazards across the U.S. By deploying advanced technology and fostering collaborative networks, the USGS provides critical … Read more
USA Building Codes & Seismic Safety Quiz Why codes vary by region; retrofits; base isolation concepts (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Building Codes & Seismic Safety Quiz: Quick Study Notes Building codes in the United States are dynamic, evolving regulations designed to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of the public. They reflect … Read more
USA Tsunami Risk (US Coasts) Quiz Explore tsunami risks along US coasts including Alaska, Pacific Northwest, and Hawaii, plus essential warning basics (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Tsunami Risk (US Coasts) Quiz: Quick Study Notes Tsunamis, often caused by powerful underwater earthquakes, pose a significant natural hazard to many coastal regions of the … Read more
USA Landslides Triggered by Earthquakes Quiz Explore the complex dynamics of slope failure zones and the critical interactions between rainfall and seismic activity across the United States (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Landslides Triggered by Earthquakes Quiz: Quick Study Notes Earthquake-induced landslides are a significant geological hazard, particularly in seismically active regions of … Read more
USA Liquefaction Risk Quiz Where liquefaction happens; soils, water table, coastal plains (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Liquefaction Risk Quiz: Quick Study Notes Liquefaction is a critical geotechnical hazard, primarily triggered by earthquakes, where saturated, loose granular soils temporarily lose their strength and behave like a liquid. This phenomenon poses significant risks to … Read more
USA Earthquake Depth & Damage Patterns Quiz Shallow vs deep quakes; attenuation; basin amplification (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Earthquake Depth & Damage Patterns Quiz: Quick Study Notes Earthquakes are a powerful geological phenomenon, and their destructive potential is influenced by more than just magnitude. Understanding the interplay of earthquake depth, seismic wave … Read more
USA Aftershocks, Foreshocks & Sequences Quiz How sequences behave; what aftershock maps mean (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Aftershocks, Foreshocks & Sequences Quiz: Quick Study Notes Earthquake sequences, comprising foreshocks, a mainshock, and aftershocks, are fundamental to understanding seismic activity and hazards, particularly in tectonically active regions like the USA. This section provides … Read more