Seismic Gaps Are Places Where Scientists Think That ________

question 6

Multiple Choice

Seismic gaps are places where scientists think that ________.

• A)faults are storing elastic strain
• B)faults are storing stress
• C)faults are creeping smoothly
• D)earthquakes are unlikely to occur

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