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An important tool in identifying ancient earthquakes is the offset of _______________ layers.
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An area of a fault that has had significantly fewer earthquakes than the areas around it is known as a(n) _______________. (two words)
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ANSWER: sediment, sedimentary

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ANSWER: seismic gap

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