Which outcome occurs when elevated pore fluid pressure inhibits subduction?

💡 Explanation

Shallower subduction occurs because elevated pore fluid pressure reduces the effective stress and frictional resistance along the subduction interface, hindering deeper descent and pushing the angle upwards. Therefore a shallower angle results, rather than increased seismic potential under locked zones.

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