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theo

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on: Jul 13, 2018

Earthquakes can cause _______________ in which soil that is ordinarily stable behaves like a fluid.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

The _______________ magnitude measures the total energy output of an earthquake.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Kdiggy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: liquefaction

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: moment

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