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  1. much strain builds in the rock
  2. the rock breaks, releasing the strain
  3. earthquake
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Stress from pressure can cause fracture.

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Elastic rebound

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it becomes metamorphic rock

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pressure occurs!

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The rock either splits or is crushed.

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