What happens to the principal strain axes during pure shearing?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: They remain fixed in space while they change length according to the equation X/Z = 1.

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Besides Indonesia, Timor Leste's nearest neighbor is Australia

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is not a significant volcanic hazard?

A) being overrun by a fast moving basaltic lava flow B) injury or death by inhalation of air heavily laden with volcanic ash C) a tsunami generated by a massive submarine volcanic eruption D) being caught in a river valley and being overcome by a volcanic mudflow/lahar

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Which of the following locations are NOT at risk for hurricanes?

A) Florida B) Louisiana C) Texas D) California E) All of the above are at risk for Hurricanes.

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Define "topological errors."

What will be an ideal response?

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