Which outcome occurs in subduction zones when overriding plate strain exceeds frictional lock?

💡 Explanation

Megathrust earthquakes initiate because elastic Rebound builds until friction is overcome, therefore abrupt slip releasing energy rather than slow creep resulting from continuous yielding exceeding frictional force, or changes in trench or arc evolution.

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