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← GeographyWhich outcome regarding seismic waves increases with strike-slip fault locking?
A)Accelerated elastic strain accumulation nearby✓
B)Increased creep rate zone fault segments
C)Higher probability aftershock swarm generation
D)Fault gouge mineral volume reduction
💡 Explanation
Elastic strain accumulation accelerates because the locked fault prevents gradual release of energy via creep; therefore accumulating energy for major rupture rather than steady dissipation or reduced aftershock risk from gouge lubrication.
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