As a Rule of Thumb Aftershocks Are Typically ____ Order(s)of

question 53

Multiple Choice

As a rule of thumb aftershocks are typically ____ order(s) of magnitude ____ than the mainshock.

• A)1; higher
• B)1; lower
• C)2; higher
• D)2; lower

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