Multiple Choice
A seismic gap refers to an area that
A) is overdue for an earthquake,based on past earthquake frequency.
B) is lacking seismometers or other measuring devices.
C) has had tectonic plates separate,leaving large cracks in the surface.
D) has significant surface fracturing due to fault movement.
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