Which outcome occurs when a fault rupture propagates unilaterally?

💡 Explanation

Unilateral rupture generates increased stress concentration at the propagating rupture tip because of the energy release only occurs in one direction along the fault line, therefore, increasing the stress, rather than symmetric wave distribution or uniform strain.

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