What is the most critical factor affecting the moment magnitude of an earthquake?
a. ?shear strength of the displaced rock
b. ?surface area of the earthquake rupture
c. ?magnitude of the P and S waves generated
d. ?seismographic amplitude
e. ?average slip distance of the fault
ANSWER: e
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