Did an earthquake finish off giant Arecibo mega-telescope?
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event triggered the collapse of the RSCIBO Observatory?
A volcanic eruption
A strong windstorm
A lightning strike
A regional earthquake
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the initial cause of the failure sequence leading to the collapse?
A highly stressed cable snapped
A software malfunction
A power outage
A meteor strike
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the initial studies of the debris field indicate?
The failure sequence started with a cable snapping
The telescope was hit by a meteor
The support towers were poorly constructed
The reflector dish was too heavy
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the platform's support structure behave during the collapse?
It fell sideways into the crater
It disintegrated in mid-air
It was completely destroyed
It remained intact and upright
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did engineers assume about the support towers?
They snapped due to lateral stresses
They were designed to withstand earthquakes
They were made of weak materials
They were improperly installed
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