Most of the Energy Released in an Earthquake Is Released

question 44

Multiple Choice

Most of the energy released in an earthquake is released:

• A) during the foreshock.
• B) during the aftershock.
• C) during the foreshock and the aftershock.
• D) during a single mainshock.

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