GEOLOGY
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
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Question
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In Toyko, Japan, what geohazard are they preparing for when they build trenches to divert water?
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earthquake
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sinkhole
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landslide
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tsunami
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Tsunamis are a series of waves commonly caused by an earthquake beneath the sea floor.
Detailed explanation-2: -SINKHOLE. A sinkhole is also known as a “wallet snake hole” and is a natural hole on the Earth’s surface. This hazard is caused by the chemical dissolution process in sandstone or the chemical dissolution of carbonate rocks that causes erosion of the soil beneath the ground.
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