The New Madrid fault zone in the United States is thought to be caused by ____.
A) weaknesses in the lithosphere resulting from the failed development of a divergent boundary
B) a Precambrian convergent zone
C) sand volcanoes
D) a prehistoric strike-slip fault

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The New Madrid fault zone is thought to be caused by weaknesses in the lithosphere resulting from the failed development of a divergent boundary. This area does not align with typical plate boundary structures, making its seismic activity particularly interesting and challenging to predict.

The New Madrid Fault Zone in the United States Is