A triple junction is the point where ________.
A. latitude, longitude, and elevation data indicate where a hypocenter is located
B. nine or more faults terminate
C. an earthquake cluster is centered
D. three tectonic plates touch
E. three seismic gaps exist along the same fault
Answer: D
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