Which consequence results when groundwater interacts with seismic fault lubrication?

💡 Explanation

Enhanced earthquake activity occurs due to fault lubrication, where pore pressure rises because water reduces the static friction. This promotes stick-slip behavior, generating smaller, more frequent events rather than large ruptures, therefore more seismic activity, rather than suppressed propagation.

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