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In geology the term compression refers to a set of stresses directed toward the center of a rock mass. Compressive strength refers to the maximum compressive stressthat can be applied to a material before failure occurs. When the maximum compressive stress is in a horizontal orientation, thrust faulting can occur, resulting in the shortening and thickening of that portion of the crust. When the maximum compressive stress is vertical, a section of rock will often fail in normal faults, horizontally extending and vertically thinning a given layer of rock. Compressive stresses can also result in folding of rocks. Because of the large magnitudes of lithostatic stress in tectonic plates, tectonic-scale deformation is always subjected to net compressive stress.
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What is the type of stress for a reverse fault?
In a reverse fault the maximum principal stress is horizontal, compression causes reverse (thrust) faults.
List the three types of stress that occur in earth's crust?
the 3 kinds of stress are compression,tension, and shearing
When stress squeezes an object?
Compression
What type of stress is a plateau?
this is compression
Three types of stress that occer in earths crust?
Compression Stress Tension Stress Shearing Stress
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Compression Stress
Stress that occurs when forces act to squeeze an object?
compression stress
What are the three main types of stress in rock?
The three main types of stress in a rock are shearing, tension, and compression.
Stress at a convergent plate boundary?
Compression.
What is the synonyms for pressure?
compression, tension, or stress
What type of stress causes uplift?
compression
When a wire is pulled it is said to be in?
Compression
