When Do Rocks Succumb to Ductile Deformation

question 136

Multiple Choice

When do rocks succumb to ductile deformation?

• A)at shallow depth, at low confining pressure, and low temperature
• B)at great depth under active mountain belts with high confining pressure and low strain rates or prolonged strain
• C)in fault zones with intermittent high strain rates
• D)on the rims of meteorite impact craters

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