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Which of the following is considered a mini earthquake in underground caves and mines which is caused by seismic waves generated by bursting of rock at the surface?

  1. A
    Explosion earthquake
  2. B
    Volcanic earthquake
  3. C
    Collapse earthquake
  4. D
    Reservoir induced earthquake

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Minor tremors or small earthquakes that occur in areas of intense underground mining activity or subterranean caverns due to the collapse of roofs/bursting of rocks are referred to as Collapse Earthquakes.

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Which of the following is considered a mini earthquake in underground caves and mines which is caused by seismic waves generated by bursting of rock at the surface?
A
Explosion earthquake
B
Volcanic earthquake
C
Collapse earthquake
D
Reservoir induced earthquake

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