Geological stress refers to the forces per unit area that act on a rock, causing it to deform. Understanding geological stress is crucial for predicting earthquake activity, analyzing rock stability, and assessing the response of earth materials to natural and anthropogenic processes.

Geological Stress

Geological stress

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Rock deformation refers to the alteration of rocks in response to stress, which can result in changes in shape, position, or volume. This process is fundamental to understanding geological phenomena such as mountain building, earthquake activity, and the formation of geological structures like folds and faults.

Rock Deformation

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