Ground Rupture Occurs During an Earthquake as

question 4

Multiple Choice

Ground rupture occurs during an earthquake as

• A)saturated sediments are liquefied
• B)buildings pull away from their foundations
• C)California falls into the ocean
• D)a near-surface fault breaks the surface

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