Fault Ruptures Explained
Stress forces build up between rock surfaces at faults, leading to potential movement measured in millimeters or centimeters. When friction causes the rocks to get stuck, accumulated strain eventually exceeds a threshold, resulting in a fault rupture. This process highlights the brittle nature of rocks and the dramatic changes that can occur in the landscape, especially during significant seismic events.In this clip
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Episode 125: Earthquakes
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