Normal Fault Earthquakes

question 113

Multiple Choice

Normal fault earthquakes

• A) occur mostly at subduction zones.
• B) occur mostly at divergent plate boundaries.
• C) are commonly large.
• D) are commonly deep.
• E) occur mostly on land.

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Average Total Cost

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