Aftershocks occur because .seismic energy continues to build up for a period of time after a major earthquakethere are always small earthquakes on major faults, but we do not notice them until there is a large event that makes us aware of themthe area surrounding a region that experienced a large earthquake needs time to adjust to the displacements on the main faultthe day after a large earthquake there are tidal forces that continue to create additional earthquakes

Technology has affected regional settlement patterns in what ways? choose all that apply. climatic improvement strategies have improved crop productivity. mechanized agricultural methods have improved agricultural productivity. participation in the global economy has increased urbanization. population shifts from urban to rural areas has increased as a result of petroleum production. settlement areas have increased as a result of improved water storage and delivery systems.