Which mechanism causes seismic creep along a transform fault boundary?

💡 Explanation

When serpentinization occurs within the fault zone, it weakens the rock and reduces friction because hydration of mantle rocks forms weaker minerals, promoting slow, continuous movement known as aseismic slip. Therefore, the resulting creep results, rather than rupture, tremors/slips, or pore pressure changes which involve different physical and chemical processes.

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