How does the elastic-rebound theory explain the occurrence of earthquakes?
Choose one:
A. Colliding rocks cause kinetic energy to travel through the crust in the form of earthquakes.
B. The bending motion of crustal rocks causes the surrounding crust to vibrate as earthquakes.
C. When bending rocks fail, stress energy is released in the form of earthquakes.
D. When bending rocks fail, tension energy is released in the form of earthquakes.

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