Hasadások

Hasadások is a Hungarian noun referring to the plural of hasadás, the act or result of splitting, cracking, or dividing. In common use the term can describe physical separations as well as figurative divisions between people or groups.

In geology, hasadások are natural fractures within rock masses caused by tectonic stresses or changes in temperature and pressure. They can be planar or irregular and may occur with little or significant displacement. Large hasadások can develop into faults and influence terrain formation, groundwater flow, and seismic activity.

In materials science and engineering, hasadás denotes crack formation and propagation in solids under load. The study of hasadás encompasses crack initiation, growth, and fracture toughness, and is essential for assessing the durability and safety of structures and components.

In nuclear physics and energy technology, hasadás refers to nuclear fission, the process by which a heavy nucleus splits into lighter nuclei, releasing energy and radiation. It underpins the operation of nuclear reactors and plays a central role in the design of weapons, with descriptions often involving chain reactions and fission cross sections.

In social and political contexts, hasadás describes divisions or schisms within a community or society, often along ideological, ethnic, or cultural lines. Hasadások can arise from competing interests, identities, or policy disagreements and may affect governance and social cohesion.

The term derives from hasadni, meaning to crack or split. Related terms include hasadék (crack, fracture) and hasadás as a broader concept for literal and metaphorical splits.