Which phenomenon causes formation of elongated offset drainage patterns along transform faults?

💡 Explanation

When differential crustal movement occurs along a transform boundary, aseismic creep causes a slow, continuous displacement of the ground surface which offsets existing water courses. Therefore channel offset results, rather than cryofracturing, erosion changes, or glacial rebound, each requiring other processes.

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