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

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A seismic gap refers to an area that is overdue for an earthquake based on past earthquake frequency. This means that the area has not had a significant earthquake in a while, and therefore there is a higher likelihood that one will occur in the future.

A Seismic Gap Refers to an Area That