Which consequence results when fault creep causes differential stress?

💡 Explanation

Fault creep causes slow, continuous movement rather than sudden rupture; thus, progressive deformation occurs within crustal blocks. Intermittent stress transfer happens within these zones because of differential movement; therefore, deformation rises rather than abrupt seismic slip releases.

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