Periods of intermittent sliding on a fault as a result of the release of stress during episodes of displacement,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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Stick-slip behavior is characterized by periods of intermittent sliding on a fault due to the release of stress during episodes of displacement, followed by stress buildup until the fault is reactivated. This results in a cycle of repeated earthquakes. Choice A (chaotic faulting) is not a recognized term in geology, and B (thrust faulting) and D (reverse faulting) describe specific types of faulting that do not necessarily involve stick-slip behavior.

Periods of Intermittent Sliding on a Fault as a Result