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Title: ELASTIC REBOUND
Caption: Middle top: At Time 2 the earth material has deformed from the buildup of strain along the fault. The bent road and fence are evidence of the deformation. Rupture takes place when strain buildup exceeds the strength of the earth material.
Keywords: earthquakes, earthquake damage, destruction, strike-slip faults, cycles, strain, deformation