Fluid Might Be Injected Along a Locked Section of Fault

question 12

Multiple Choice

Fluid might be injected along a locked section of fault to

• A) Cushion the shock of the next earthquake.
• B) Cause the rocks to swell and close the fault.
• C) Reduce resistance to shear along the fault, allowing creep to occur.
• D) Reduce the risk of fire from an earthquake.

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