Question

The total displacement rate of the Pacific Plate relative to the North American Plate at Wallace Creek is ~0.051 m/yr (5.1 cm/yr)
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Answer:

True

Explanation:

According to Morvel model of Charles Demets the total displacement rate of Pacific plate in comparison with North American Plate at Wallace Creek is 0.051 m /yr. The slip rate of Wallace Creek towards the North is 3.5m due to major earthquakes. Wallace creek is located in central California.