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When the buildup of stress in earth's crust is so great that the rocks reach their elastic limit?

When the buildup of stress in earth's crust is so great that the rocks reach their elastic limit?
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When the buildup of stress in earth's crust is so great that the rocks reach their elastic limit?

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the faults would shift and cause an earthquake. hope this helps
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