Which outcome commonly results when tectonic stress release stalls mid-cycle?

💡 Explanation

A locked fault scenario allows elastic strain buildup because frictional forces resist movement despite ongoing tectonic stress, therefore stored energy increases the probability of future large earthquakes, rather than diminishing, or creep.

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