Which outcome dominates when a locked subduction zone ruptures?

💡 Explanation

Large areas of the subduction zone face sudden displacement because elastic rebound releases accumulated stress; therefore, megathrust earthquake intensity near coasts increases rather than inducing gradual volcanic eruptions, as volcanoes need slower magma accumulation processes.

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