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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The described behavior of intermittent sliding followed by reactivation is characteristic of stick-slip behavior on a fault.

Periods of Intermittent Sliding on a Fault Because of Stress