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    Major Earthquakes Are Often Followed by Somewhat Smaller Events Known
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Major Earthquakes Are Often Followed by Somewhat Smaller Events Known

Question 14

Question 14

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Major earthquakes are often followed by somewhat smaller events known as__________ .


A) hyposhocks
B) tremors
C) foreshocks
D) aftershocks

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