The continental block shown in this figure has a transform boundary, a reverse fault, and a continental rift. What type of activity could cause an earthquake here?





A) Strike-slip faulting

B) Normal faulting

C) Reverse faulting

D) Movement of magma near the rift

E) All of these are correct.


E) All of these are correct.

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