Questions: What eventually causes a release of stored energy at transform fault boundaries?

What eventually causes a release of stored energy at transform fault boundaries?
Transcript text: What eventually causes a release of stored energy at transform fault boundaries?
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The answer is the first one: overcoming the friction between plates.

Explanation:

  • Overcoming the friction between plates: Transform fault boundaries are locations where two tectonic plates slide past each other. The movement is not smooth due to the friction between the plates. Over time, stress builds up as the plates try to move but are held back by friction. When the stress exceeds the frictional forces, it is released suddenly, causing an earthquake. This release of stored energy is what eventually happens at transform fault boundaries.

  • Plate fusion: This is not relevant to transform fault boundaries. Plate fusion refers to the process where two plates might merge or join together, which is not a characteristic of transform fault boundaries.

  • A decrease in temperature: Temperature changes can affect geological processes, but they are not the primary cause of the release of stored energy at transform fault boundaries. The main factor is the overcoming of friction between the sliding plates.

Summary: The release of stored energy at transform fault boundaries is caused by overcoming the friction between plates.

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