Periods of Intermittent Sliding on a Fault Because of Stress

question 37

Multiple Choice

Periods of intermittent sliding on a fault because of stress release during episodes of slip,followed by stress buildup to the point that the fault is reactivated,is termed ________.

• A)chaotic faulting
• B)thrust faulting
• C)stick-slip behavior
• D)reverse faulting

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