Which phenomenon directly results from the periodic elastic rebound along a transform fault?

💡 Explanation

When accumulated stress exceeds frictional force, stored elastic energy is released because the rocks along the fault suddenly rupture, resulting in seismic waves that propagate outwards. Therefore an earthquake occurs along the fault, rather than trench formations, isostatic rebound or plume upwelling that involve different processes.

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