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Earth's System: Force of the Earth: Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Geological Stresses
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Geological Stresses
Earth’s crust is constantly under stress due to the movement of tectonic plates. These forces can bend, break, or shift rock layers, shaping Earth’s surface over millions of years. There are three main types of geological stress:
- Compression – Squeezes rocks together, causing them to fold or ...
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Rocks can experience stress, much like people do. This stress comes from the movement of Earth's tectonic plates deep within the crust.
Stress is a force that can cause rocks to change shape or break. It builds up as tectonic plates push, pull, or slide past each other. There are four main types of geological stress.
Confining stress...
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