Transtension is the term used to describe a rock mass or area of the Earth's crust that experiences both extensive and transtensive
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Shear (geology) — Study of geological shear is related to the study of structural geology, rock microstructure or rock texture and fault mechanics. Shear is the response of a rock to deformation usually by compressive stress and forms particular textures. Shear… … Wikipedia
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Transpression — shear and a component of shortening, resulting in oblique shear. Transpression typically occurs at a regional scale, such as plate boundaries that have an oblique convergence. More locally, transpression can occur along strike slip fault zones… … Wikipedia
Christopher Andronicos — Christopher L. Andronicos (b. December 1968 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA) is an American geologist, Associate Professor of Geology at Cornell University. Contents 1 Early life 2 Research Papers by Chris Andronicos 3 References … Wikipedia
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Coast Range Arc — Image of the Pacific Northwest. Red indicates the inferred boundaries of the Coast Range Arc. The Coast Range Arc was a large volcanic arc system, extending from northern Washington through British Columbia and the Alaska Panhandle to… … Wikipedia
