The stress that builds on a preexisting fault that has previously ruptured _____________.
A) is great enough to cause new fractures
B) must overcome the force of friction to cause an earthquake
C) is analogous to a broken stick
D) is nonexistent

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The stress must overcome the force of friction along the fault plane to cause the fault to slip again, resulting in an earthquake.

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