Which outcome occurs when tectonic stress overcomes lithospheric strength?

💡 Explanation

Earthquakes occur abruptly because the Elastic Rebound mechanism releases built-up stress as rock fractures. Therefore seismic waves radiate outward dramatically, rather than slow, ductile deformation which would require elevated crustal temperatures.

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