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Strain Types

By Earthquake Hazards Program 2021 (approx.)
Three diagrams showing the different types of strain starting with a straight rectangular prism. "Brittle Strain" is showing as the prism breaking. "Ductile Strain" is shown as the prism bending in one spot and nearing an L shape. "Elastic Strain" is shown as slight bending in two spots in opposite directions nearing a slight S shape.
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Detailed Description

Strain is the small changes in length and volume associated with deformation of the earth by tectonic stresses or by the passage of seismic waves.

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