The Elastic Rebound Theory relies on rocks being brittle enough to “snap.” However, at depths above 300 km, the pressure and heat are so high that rocks should flow plastically rather than break. The existence of deep-focus earthquakes suggests a ...
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The Elastic Rebound Theory explains the mechanical origin of earthquakes. It suggests that rocks on opposite sides of a fault are subjected to force and accumulate energy by deforming elastically. When the internal strength of the rocks is exceeded, they ...