Stress, Strain and Rock Deformation
Explore how tectonic forces apply stress to rocks, resulting in brittle or ductile strain. Understand the environmental and physical factors that determine how a rock mass will deform.
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Explore how tectonic forces apply stress to rocks, resulting in brittle or ductile strain. Understand the environmental and physical factors that determine how a rock mass will deform.
Key Questions
- How do we analyse the relationship between stress and strain in rock masses?
- What factors determine whether a rock will undergo brittle or ductile deformation?
- How can we evaluate field evidence to identify strain in geological formations?
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