Which outcome occurs when differential stress exceeds the static friction across a fault plane at depth?

💡 Explanation

When differential stress overcomes static friction along a fault plane, stick-slip behavior occurs because built-up elastic strain is suddenly released, generating seismic shear waves. Shear waves cause lateral ground motion. Therefore, ground shaking occurs, instead of tsunami or gouge formation which requires different mechanisms.

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