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Exploratorium - Life on a Fault Line

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Fault Diagram What is a fault scarp?
 A hole in the ground that marks an active fault.
 A ridge in the ground that marks an active fault.
 A layer of magma that marks an active fault.

Basel, Switzerland When was the last earthquake in Basel, Switzerland?
 1356
 1556
 1856

Calendar How long do scientists predict between major Basel earthquakes?
 500 – 1000 years
 1500 – 2500 years
 3000 – 4000 years

Question Marks Have you been in an earthquake?
 Yes
 No
 Not Sure


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