Earthquakes Associated with Human Activity, Such as Waste Water Injection

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True/False

Earthquakes associated with human activity, such as waste water injection wells, are known as induced seismicity.

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Definitions:

Tensional Stress

Stress that occurs when forces act in opposite directions to stretch an object or material, common in geology and materials science.

Alternating Pressure

A method often used in medical beds and surfaces to prevent bedsores, where the pressure is periodically distributed and then relieved.

Displaced

Moved or forced out of a usual or proper place, often used to describe people who are forced to leave their homes.

Strained

Refers to materials or objects that have been subjected to stress or pressure, altering their structure or composition.