Which outcome commonly occurs when differential stress exceeds rock strength along faults?

💡 Explanation

Seismic activity commonly occurs due to frictional lock along fault planes; the fault overcomes resistance because accumulated elastic strain causes rupture involving the process of elastic rebound. Therefore seismic waves are released, rather than gradual deformation metamorphic foliation.

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