Which outcome occurs when shearing forces exceed fault strength?

💡 Explanation

Seismic activity occurs because elastic strain accumulates until it surpasses the material's failure point when the mechanism, elastic rebound, releases stores potential energy suddenly. Therefore, earthquakes happen violently rather than gradually deforming material because friction inhibits constant sliding.

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