Which outcome regarding seismic waves increases with strike-slip fault locking?

💡 Explanation

Elastic strain accumulation accelerates because the locked fault prevents gradual release of energy via creep; therefore accumulating energy for major rupture rather than steady dissipation or reduced aftershock risk from gouge lubrication.

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