Why can geologists observe the breaking of the ground during an earthquake much easier than other geologic events?
A) Ground breaking during an earthquake is much more violent than other events.
B) Geologists have better equipment to measure earthquakes than other geologic events.
C) Ground breaking during an earthquake occurs much faster than other events in the geologic history of the earth.
D) Geologists enjoy earthquakes more than other geologic events.

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Ground breaking during an earthquake occurs much faster than other geologic events, making it more observable. Other geologic events, such as erosion or mountain formation, happen over thousands or millions of years, making them less noticeable in real-time.

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