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kodithompson

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on: Jul 16, 2018
When the entire length of a fault ruptures during a single seismic event, the slip will propagate at a speed of ________ kilometers per second.
 
  A) 10-12
  B) 8-9
  C) 5
  D) 2-4

Question 2

During an earthquake, energy waves radiate outward in all directions through the interior from the ________ whereas energy waves radiate outward in all directions along the surface from the ________.
 
  A) epicenter; focus
  B) megathrust; fault
  C) hypocenter; focus
  D) focus; epicenter


stillxalice

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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