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← GeographyWhich 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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