Periods of Intermittent Sliding on a Fault That Result from the Release

question 17

Multiple Choice

Periods of intermittent sliding on a fault that result from the release of stress during episodes of displacement followed by stress buildup to the point that the fault is reactivated,are termed ____________.

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

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