Which outcome occurs when tectonic stress overcomes friction?

💡 Explanation

Elastic Rebound causes a sudden release of stored energy as seismic waves because the built-up stress exceeds the frictional strength between the rocks; therefore, earthquakes occur rather than slow, continuous deformation which happens under lower stress.

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