Rock layers that are very susceptible to brittle failure would be expected to produce ____
a. ?foreshocks and an earthquake but no aftershocks
b. ?foreshocks, an earthquake, and aftershocks
c. ?an earthquake with aftershocks but no foreshocks
d. ?foreshocks and aftershocks but not a typical earthquake
e. ?an earthquake without foreshocks or aftershocks
ANSWER: b
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