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Geological Engineering · Q74

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 74

Q74

What does a seismic gap represent?

A.
An area with frequent earthquakes
B.
A region with high soil liquefaction
C.
An area along a fault with little recent activity
Answer
D.
An area with volcanic vents

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Seismic gap is a segment of an active fault that has not experienced recent earthquakes.It may be building up stress and could be the site of a future quake.