The Elements of Freedom (Pelted Shorts 3)

Carevei EarthHunger was the seismologist who pinpointed the location of the faultline, so it made sense to send her to try to convince the centauroid natives there to move camp. Except they refuse to listen, unless she is prepared to convince them--their way....

This story is also included in the short story collection Claws and Starships, now available in the Kindle store.