Which geological outcome is most likely following transform fault locking?

💡 Explanation

Locked transform faults build up elastic strain because frictional resistance prevents displacement, therefore sudden crustal stress release (earthquake) occurs, rather than gradual spreading which happens at mid-ocean ridges far from transform boundaries.

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