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Mr3Hunna

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Small earthquakes that precede a large earthquake are referred to as _______________.
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

Strain in a fault can be released slowly by _______________ if segments of the fault slip slowly and continuously.
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: foreshocks

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: creep



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