Which effect results when strike-slip motion along oceanic transform faults abruptly ceases?

💡 Explanation

Cessation of strike-slip motion means friction unlocks, therefore stored elastic strain then exceeds the frictional strength along the fault, therefore inducing tensional stress, triggering normal faulting, rather than compressive forces building, because subduction requires related compression.

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