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Ductile deformation, also known as plastic deformation, refers to the process by which rocks or other materials change shape without breaking or fracturing. This type of deformation occurs under high pressure and temperature conditions, typically deep within the Earth's crust. During ductile deformaRead more
Ductile deformation, also known as plastic deformation, refers to the process by which rocks or other materials change shape without breaking or fracturing. This type of deformation occurs under high pressure and temperature conditions, typically deep within the Earth’s crust. During ductile deformation, rocks undergo a gradual and continuous change in shape due to the rearrangement of their mineral grains.
Under extreme pressure and temperature, minerals within the rocks can change their crystal structure, allowing them to flow and stretch without breaking. This behavior is similar to the way that plastic materials, like clay or putty, can be molded and deformed without immediately shattering.
Ductile deformation often results in features such as folding and stretching of rock layers, and it’s common in regions where tectonic forces are actively shaping the Earth’s crust, such as mountain-building processes. This is in contrast to brittle deformation, where rocks break and fracture due to intense stress without undergoing significant plastic deformation
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