5. A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 hit Davao Occidental last December 16, 2020. A series of aftershocks were felt in the area several hours after. Which of the following statements best describe aftershocks?
A. Giant waves that originate a fault zone.
B. Seismic waves that cannot travel through liquids.
C. Series of small tremors occurring after a strong earthquake.
D. Areas along a fault where slippage and fracturing first occur.
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A. Giant waves that originate a fault zone.
B. Seismic waves that cannot travel through liquids.
C. Series of small tremors occurring after a strong earthquake.
D. Areas along a fault where slippage and fracturing first occur.
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6.C
7.D
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9.D
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Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same general area during the days to years following a larger event or "mainshock." They occur within 1-2 fault lengths away and during the period of time before the background seismicity level has resumed.