Multiple Choice
What geologic evidence for past earthquakes could you observe in salt marshes on the coast of Washington State?
A) measurable offsets along strike-slip faults
B) alternating layers of tidal mud and tidal marsh deposits
C) earthquake-triggered landslides from steep dunes
D) uplifted rocky terraces
E) the remains of destroyed cities
Correct Answer:
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