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Décollement

earth science Maturity 11-13

Big rocks can slide.

Decollement in a compressional setting.svg
Decollement in a compressional setting.svg
They slide on a smooth layer. This layer acts like a slide. The rocks move far away. This changes how the ground looks. Can you imagine rocks sliding?
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Decollement formation in an extensional setting.svg

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