Why might the emission of radon gas be useful in predicting earthquakes?
A) Potentially active faults emit large amounts of radon.
B) Radon gas indicates activity in the mantle, which drives plate tectonics.
C) Fracturing of the rocks allows radon to move more readily.
D) Radon gas causes seismic gaps.
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