elastic rebound
noun
geology a theory of earthquakes that envisages gradual deformation of the fault zone without fault slippage until friction is overcome, when the fault suddenly slips to produce the earthquake
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Any attempt at movement causes great pain, and is followed by an elastic rebound to the abnormal position.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander MilesAt each fresh spring, he came up with elastic rebound, while his flanks heaved with the conscious possession of power.
The War Trail | Mayne ReidWithin the provinces there is an elastic rebound, as soon as the pressure is removed from them by the tyrant's death.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume I.(of III) 1555-66 | John Lothrop Motley
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