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Cataclasite

earth science Maturity 7-9

Rocks can break into tiny bits.

Cataclasite Engelberg b.jpg
Cataclasite Engelberg b.jpg
This happens when the ground moves. The small pieces stick together. It makes a new kind of rock. It is very strong. Do you like looking at rocks?

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File:Cataclasite Engelberg b.jpg
Cataclasite Engelberg b.jpg
File:Clast-rich Cataclasite in Thin Section.jpg
Clast-rich Cataclasite in Thin Section.jpg
File:Sheared Cataclasite in Thin Section.png
Sheared Cataclasite in Thin Section.png
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