The "Earthquake Cycle" Model Is Based on Assumptions That the Rate

question 44

Multiple Choice

The "earthquake cycle" model is based on assumptions that the rate of stress buildup on a given fault segment is constant and that

• A) A given fault segment accumulates about the same amount of strain energy before rupture each time.
• B) The interval between successive earthquakes increases over time on each fault segment.
• C) The rate of radon accumulation is also constant, leading to periodic rupture from gas pressure.
• D) Major earthquakes occur on large fault zones every 30 years.

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