June 22, 2010

Underground Forces: Deformation Processes in Gravel Deposits

Underground Forces: Deformation Processes in Gravel Deposits
Deformation bands in the gravel layers of the Eisenstadt-Sopron Basin form as a result of heterogeneous displacement in the surrounding sediment. This is caused by gradients in the deformation intensity, which occur both parallel and perpendicular to a fault.

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