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Geological Engineering · Q70

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 70

Q70

The term 'aftershock' refers to:

A.
A precursor tremor
B.
Main earthquake
C.
Smaller tremors following a major quake
Answer
D.
Volcanic tremor

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes occurring after the main shock.They can continue for days to months and cause additional damage.