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← GeographyWhich outcome results when differential stress causes stick-slip behavior?
A)Cyclic earthquake energy release builds up✓
B)Creeping surface strata alignment results instead
C)Aseismic deformation ceases along the fault
D)Stable equilibrium displacement reaches capacity
💡 Explanation
Seismic events result when accumulated strain overcomes static friction leading to episodic, abrupt slip. The mechanism of energy release involves stick-slip behavior because frictional resistance varies rather than remaining constant, therefore earthquake intensity can increase.
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