Which risk increases because of differential stress along faults?

💡 Explanation

A lowered frictional failure threshold develops because differential stress concentrates strain energy; therefore, earthquakes more readily nucleate, rather than enhanced stability which would involve reduced stress or uniform pressure environments.

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