Question

question 13
3 pts
which of the following is used in an attempt to make short-range predictions of when earthquakes will occur?
○ strain in rocks near faults
○ height of ocean waves after earthquakes
○ changes in the color of rocks near faults
○ study of historical records

Explanation:

Short-range earthquake predictions focus on immediate precursors. Strain in rocks near faults builds up before sudden release (earthquake), making it a direct precursor. Ocean wave height is a post-earthquake effect (tsunami), rock color changes are not a recognized precursor, and historical records inform long-term probability, not short-range timing.

Answer:

strain in rocks near faults