Which seismic consequence results when repeating stress exceeds friction along an existing fault line?

💡 Explanation

When stress overcomes friction on a fault, elastic rebound occurs because accumulated strain energy is suddenly released via rapid fault movement, causing crustal rupture and seismic waves. Therefore, elastic rebound results, rather than a tsunami, caldera, or heat increase, which require different geological settings.

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