Multiple Choice
A fault cannot slip forever because __________ .
A) it exhibits no elastic behavior
B) once the elastic bending that has built up is released, the blocks no longer move
C) the vibration caused by the slipping eventually ceases
D) friction eventually slows and stops the movement
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