Multiple Choice
Periods of intermittent sliding on a fault because of stress release during episodes of slip,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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