deformationfeatures
Deformation features are observable characteristics in rocks that indicate they have undergone changes in shape or volume due to applied stress. These features can arise from various geological processes, most notably tectonic forces, but also from processes like erosion, fluid pressure, or thermal expansion and contraction. The scale of deformation features can range from microscopic crystalline structures to large-scale geological structures like mountains.
Common types of deformation features include fractures, faults, and folds. Fractures are breaks in the rock