Which of the following is the correct sequence for the four stages of an earthquake cycle?
A) inactivity, accumulated strain, mainshock, aftershocks
B) accumulated strain, foreshock, inactivity, mainshock
C) inactivity, accumulated strain, foreshock, mainshock
D) accumulated strain, mainshock, aftershocks, energy dispersion
E) inactivity, accumulated strain, mainshock, energy dispersion

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The four stages of an earthquake cycle are inactivity, accumulated strain, foreshock, and mainshock. Aftershocks occur after the mainshock, so option D is incorrect. Option E is incorrect as energy dispersion is not considered as a stage of an earthquake cycle. Option B is incorrect as foreshock occurs after accumulated strain, not before. Option C correctly shows the sequence of stages in an earthquake cycle.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Sequence for the Four