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Elastic Rebound Theory explains how earthquakes occur. It suggests that stress builds up along a fault as tectonic plates move. Over time, rocks on either side of the fault deform and store energy like a stretched rubber band. When the stress exceeds the rock’s strength, the fault suddenly slips, releasing energy as seismic waves—causing an earthquake. After the quake, the rocks "rebound" to their original shape but in a new position. This theory, developed after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, helps scientists understand earthquake cycles and predict seismic activity in fault zones worldwide.
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