What is the primary goal of the international team of scientists working in Parkfield, California?
Earthquakes To The Core Researchers Drill Down At The Epicenter

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To find new mineral resources
To predict weather patterns
To study the core of an earthquake
To build earthquake-resistant structures
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What do geologists Chris Marone and Brett Carpenter aim to achieve by simulating earthquake conditions in their lab?
To understand the mechanics of tremors
To test the strength of building materials
To create artificial earthquakes
To develop new drilling technology
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What is the main difference between fault zones with rubble and clay and those with harder rocks like granite?
Granite zones are less likely to cause earthquakes
Granite zones move in a slow, steady creep
Rubble and clay zones cause minor earthquakes
Rubble and clay zones cause violent tremors
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Why is it important to understand the basic mechanics of a tremor?
To improve building designs
To forecast earthquakes
To reduce noise pollution
To enhance mining techniques
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What is the ultimate goal of the research conducted on fault zones?
To study volcanic activity
To map the Earth's surface
To predict when and where an earthquake will occur
To find new sources of energy
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