Which outcome results when an oceanic trench experiences locked fault creep?

💡 Explanation

The likelihood of a mega-thrust earthquake increases because stuck plate boundaries accumulate stress at the locked trench. Therefore, stored energy will eventually release seismically, rather than continuous creep, potentially triggering a massive earthquake.

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