The New Madrid Seismic Zone has more earthquakes than the Southern Appalachian Seismic Zone.
What is the most likely explanation that supports this statement?
A. There are many more faults in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
B.There are fewer but larger fault lines in the New Madrid Seismic Zone
C. There is more influence underneath the New Madrid Seismic Zone from mantle convection.
D. There is additional stress in the New Madrid Seismic Zone because it is closer to the plate boundary.
1 answer
A. There are many more faults in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.