Which mechanism causes a repetitive cycle of stick-slip motion along transform faults?

💡 Explanation

When tectonic plates move along transform faults, elastic strain accumulates because friction initially prevents movement, until eventually the accumulated stress exceeds static friction, causing a sudden slip. Therefore, stick-slip motion cycles result, rather than constant creep which requires lower initial friction, different mantle convection, magnetic or weathering causes.

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