Rock Layers That Are Very Susceptible to Brittle Failure Would

question 47

Multiple Choice

Rock layers that are very susceptible to brittle failure would be expected to produce ____.

• A)foreshocks and an earthquake but no aftershocks
• B)foreshocks, an earthquake, and aftershocks
• C)an earthquake with aftershocks but no foreshocks
• D)foreshocks and aftershocks but not a typical earthquake
• E)an earthquake without foreshocks or aftershocks

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