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Which outcome occurs when a coastal megathrust fault ruptures during an earthquake?

A)Rapid drop in sea level
B)Increased frequency of El Niño
C)Localized increase ocean albedo
D)Stabilization of nearby tectonic stress

💡 Explanation

A coastal megathrust rupture causes sudden displacement via elastic rebound, resulting in immediate land subsidence because tectonic plates abruptly shift. Therefore, a significant drop occurs in sea level along adjacent coastlines, rather than changes in weather patterns or albedo.

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