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Which effect occurs when asperities impede strike-slip movement?

A)Episodic tremor generation
B)Enhanced mantle convection
C)Widespread glacial isostasy
D)Decreased magnetic reversal frequency

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Episodic tremor generation results from stick-slip behavior along transform faults; stress accumulates due to impeded creep, then sudden rupture triggers tremors, because friction overcomes lithospheric cohesion, therefore tremors occur, rather than continuous creep.

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