A seismic gap is a(n) ____.
A)time period with no earthquakes on a fault, longer than double the recurrence interval
B)an inactive section connecting active parts of a fault
C)part of an active fault that has not had recent earthquakes
D)lack of historical and modern data about a fault system
E)area where blind thrusts are likely to occur

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A seismic gap is a section of a fault that is known to be capable of producing earthquakes but has not slipped in an unusually long time, compared to other segments along the same structure. This suggests it may be locked and accumulating stress, making it a likely site for a future earthquake.

A Seismic Gap Is A(n) ____