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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

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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.

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