deformation
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They also installed advanced sensors that can detect movement up to one-billionth of a meter by using fiber optic cables that can extend or compress if any ground deformation occurs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Some sites have seen well deformation and hydraulic failures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
These waves are especially useful for mapping seismic anisotropy across distances of hundreds of kilometers, offering a clearer picture of how deformation is distributed in the deepest mantle.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2026
"For bridges specifically, MT-InSAR allows for more frequent deformation measurements across the entire infrastructure network, unlike traditional inspections, which typically occur only a few times per year and require personnel on the ground."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 8, 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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