The Slight Increase in Rock Volume Produced by Small Cracks

question 138

Multiple Choice

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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