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← GeographyWhich outcome occurs when locked fault slip exceeds friction?
A)Elastic Rebound causes an earthquake✓
B)Creep induces aseismic fault motion
C)Ridge push enables plate divergence
D)Slab pull accelerates plate sinking
💡 Explanation
An earthquake occurs because elastic rebound accumulates stress until it overcomes frictional resistance, causing a sudden release of energy. Therefore, rebound generates shaking, rather than steady creep or forces involving divergent boundaries.
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