The "Earthquake Cycle" Model Is Based on Assumptions That the Rate

The "earthquake cycle" model is based on assumptions that the rate of stress buildup on a given fault segment is constant and that

A) A given fault segment accumulates about the same amount of strain energy before rupture each time.
B) The interval between successive earthquakes increases over time on each fault segment.
C) The rate of radon accumulation is also constant, leading to periodic rupture from gas pressure.
D) Major earthquakes occur on large fault zones every 30 years.

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