SOLUTION: The 1906 San Francisco earthquake resulted in a maximum 8.5 m (28 ft) of movement along the San Andreas Fault around Point Reyes. How many years of stress were relieved by the 1906

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Question 1170157: The 1906 San Francisco earthquake resulted in a maximum 8.5 m (28 ft) of movement along the San Andreas Fault around Point Reyes. How many years of stress were relieved by the 1906 earthquake, if the speed of movement has been 5.6 cm/yr?
Answer by ikleyn(52754) About Me  (Show Source):
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Divide the total displacement by the rate.

Keep in mind that the number 1906 is NEITHER total displacement NOR the rate.