The Displacement That Occurs During the Largest Earthquakes Can Be

question 46

Multiple Choice

The displacement that occurs during the largest earthquakes can be as long as

• A) several millimeters.
• B) several centimeters.
• C) several meters.
• D) several kilometers.

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