Faults Are "Locked" Because ________

question 55

Multiple Choice

Faults are "locked" because ________.

• A)earthquakes only form when the rocks are free to move
• B)high confining pressure increases friction on the fault
• C)otherwise they would have earthquakes all the time
• D)elastic rebound occurs on faults
• E)major faults occur at plate boundaries that only move occasionally

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