According to the elastic rebound theory, what may occur before a major earthquake?
A) minor shocks
B) deformation of rock in shear directions and bending rock
C) deformation and bending of rock into anticlines
D) deformation and bending of rock into synclines

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The elastic rebound theory suggests that stress builds up in rocks along a fault line, causing them to deform and store elastic energy. This deformation is typically in shear directions, leading to bending and distortion of the rock until the stress is released in the form of an earthquake.

According to the Elastic Rebound Theory, What May Occur Before