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Structural Geology: Deformation of Rocks
pages.geo.wvu.eduCauses of Rock Deformation • Stress - pressure placed on rocks • Strain - deformation of the rock • Strength - rock resistance to deformation • Brittle deformation - the rocks break or fracture. Occurs at low temperatures and low pressures. • Ductile deformation - the rocks bend or flow. Occurs at higher temperature and pressures.