Which seismic outcome occurs when lithospheric transform faults lock?

💡 Explanation

Earthquake activity increases because elastic strain accumulates, resulting in brittle failure when the fault's frictional strength is exceeded; this is stick-slip behavior. The sudden movement triggers seismic waves, therefore causing energy to be released suddenly rather than gradually creeping.

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