As of 2015, which of the following earthquakes was observed to have the greatest displacement, exceeding 40 meters?
A) Christchurch, New Zealand (2010)
B) Sumatra (2004)
C) Tohoku, Japan (2011)
D) New Madrid, Missouri (1812)
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Q8: _ is a measurement of displacement on
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Q10: Which seismic waves are released first during
Q11: The elastic rebound associated with earthquakes is
Q13: The _ is a newer scale that
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Q15: Which tectonic boundary is associated with megathrust
Q16: _ are records of seismic waves.
A)Seismographs
B)Seismograms
C)Seismometers
D)Seismic relays
Q17: Where was the earliest seismograph developed?
A)China
B)Japan
C)Italy
D)United States
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