Following the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake,the risk of a major earthquake on the peninsular segment of the San Andreas fault

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The statement mentions that the peninsular segment of the San Andreas fault remains locked after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and as a result, the risk of a major earthquake in that segment is estimated to have increased. Therefore, option A is the correct choice as it correctly reflects the increased risk of a major earthquake on that fault segment. Option B is incorrect because it contradicts the statement. Option C is incorrect as the statement doesn't mention any active earthquake-prevention measures reducing the risk. Option D is incorrect as earthquake-prediction techniques are not reliable enough to confirm the absence of risk.

Following the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake,the Risk of a Major