2007-12-26 16:26:49 · 2 answers · asked by rosesbloom7 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
so far it withstood magnitude 4.0. I am sure it can take a bigger earthquake than that. The dam was made into an arch which can sithstand a lot more pressure than if it ran straight across. ( can take more pressure than |
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2007-12-26 16:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by Kristenite’s Back! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it had withstood 5.2 so far but I guess my source is wrong. I will say this, the dam and the surrounding area is sitting on the conversion of two tectonic plates that are slowly moving back and forth on a fairly regular basis. It is only a matter of time before there is a major shift. That area is a hot spot for seismic action. You couldn't pay me enough to live there!
2007-12-27 03:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋