Some geologists believe that we could reduce the threat of earthquakes by pumping liquids into locked segments of active faults. What is the theory behind this belief?
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Q39: Almost _ % of earthquakes take place
Q40: Most earthquakes occur along the circum-Pacific belt
Q41: Seismic wave is a general term encompassing
Q42: Briefly explain elastic rebound theory.
Q43: Earth's core _.
A)is solid
B)is liquid
C)has both liquid
Q45: Trenching across an active fault _.
A)releases pressure
Q46: The temperature increase with depth _.
A)is called
Q47: The Seattle, Washington area _.
A)is very likely
Q48: How do geologists define an earthquake?
Q49: The lithosphere is made up of the
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