Which seismic outcome occurs when locked transform faults rupture?

💡 Explanation

High-magnitude earthquakes occur on transform boundaries rather than aseismic creep, because elastic strain accumulates along the fault plane until the static frictional force is overcome, triggering stick-slip behavior causing sudden movement; therefore large earthquakes, rather than gradual slips, will occur.

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