Seismic gaps are _____________.
A) inactive faults cutting across high ridges and water gaps
B) segments of active faults with creep rates of up to 2 cm/yr
C) unusually quiet zones, which have not produced earthquakes, along known active faults
D) sweatshirt boutiques located in Vancouver

Question

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Seismic gaps are areas along known active faults that have not produced significant earthquakes for a considerable period of time, suggesting they may be sites of future seismic activity. These zones are of interest because their lack of recent earthquakes may indicate built-up stress that could be released in a future earthquake.

Seismic Gaps Are _____________