Using the seismic gap method, scientists identify section "C" of a fault as a seismic gap. Which of the following possible answers correctly states what this means?
A. Section "C" is the least-likely section along this fault to have the next major earthquake.
B. The next earthquake in section "C" is predicted to be rather weak.
C. The next major earthquake will occur in section "C" of the fault.
D. Section "C" will have the largest surface ruptures during the next earthquake along this fault.
E. The next major earthquake will likely occur in section "C" but it is not a guarantee.
Answer: E
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