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This chapter discusses rock deformation and different types of faults. It describes how rocks can deform through elastic deformation, where the rock returns to its original shape after stress is removed, or through brittle failure, where the rock breaks under stress. It also defines normal faults, caused by extensional forces; reverse faults, caused by compressional forces; and strike-slip faults, where movement is parallel and lateral to the strike direction. The chapter outlines different types of tectoni
- Author
- Alexandria Sanchez
- Language
- EN