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The Slight Increase in Rock Volume Produced by Small Cracks

Question 138

Question 138

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The slight increase in rock volume produced by small cracks that form under stress and accumulated strain is known as


A) paleoseismology.
B) geodesy.
C) seismic gaps.
D) dilatancy.
The slight increase in rock volume produced by small cracks that form under stress and accumulated strain is known as A) paleoseismology. B) geodesy. C) seismic gaps. D) dilatancy.

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