A seismic gap refers to an area that
A) is overdue for an earthquake, based on past earthquake frequency.
B) has significant surface fracturing due to fault movement.
C) has had tectonic plates separate, leaving large cracks in the surface.
D) is lacking seismometers or other measuring devices.

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A seismic gap refers to an area that is overdue for an earthquake, based on past earthquake frequency. It is an area where tectonic plates have not moved in a while, and pressure continues to build up, making a future earthquake more likely.

A Seismic Gap Refers to an Area That