Which outcome occurs when a creeping fault reaches its locking threshold?

💡 Explanation

Episodic tremor and slip (ETS) occur when slip in creeping faults is impeded; it undergoes stick-slip behavior because asperities prevent continuous movement. Therefore, ETS happens rather than slow slip due to the locking threshold.

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