Which consequence results when a transform fault restricts sediment transport?

💡 Explanation

Seismic activity disrupts sediment pathways because lateral fault movement blocks sediment transfer, leading to increased localized accumulation around the fault rather than diminished accumulation along downstream depositional zones, therefore enhancing localized build-up.

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