The Fault Mechanism of an Earthquake Refers to the

question 72

Multiple Choice

The fault mechanism of an earthquake refers to the

• A)the character of the fault.
• B)the way the rocks deformed during the earthquake.
• C)first motion of the fault (push up or down).
• D)the movement felt at the seismic station.

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