deformation
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"We are saying that the mantle flow is not driving the east-west, rift-perpendicular direction of some of the deformations, but that it may be causing the anomalous northward deformation parallel to the rift," Rajaonarison said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
"We confirmed previous ideas that lithospheric buoyancy forces are driving the rift, but we're bringing new insight that anomalous deformation can happen in East Africa."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
The simulations showed that the frameworks of amorphous interfaces crystallized during deformation.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
Their unusual atomic organization can give them exceptional strength, high melting temperatures, and strong resistance to creep, which is the slow deformation of a material under prolonged heat and stress.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
Like Brugman, Swanson, and Johnston, CVO scientists also monitor active volcanoes through ground deformation, seismic activity, and gas emissions.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
Vocabulary lists containing deformation
Earth Science - Middle School
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Rocks and Minerals - Introductory
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Mechanical Engineering
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