Explain the reasons why a building should not be located over known active geologic faults.

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No buildings should be located over known active geologic faults because of the danger of earthquakes. The types of destruction of buildings during an earthquake include ground rupture, ground shaking, liquefaction, differential settling or some combination of these. 

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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