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deformation

[dee-fawr-mey-shuhn, def-er-] / ˌdi fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən, ˌdɛf ər- /


NOUN
disfigurement
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Wolf emphasized that areas lacking a detectable anisotropic signal should not be assumed to be free of deformation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

While the patterns are complex, most of the deformation appears in areas where deeply subducted slabs are thought to exist.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

These may include increased seismic activity, deformation of the ground, and changes in volcanic gas emissions or composition.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

"For bridges specifically, MT-InSAR allows for more frequent deformation measurements across the entire infrastructure network, unlike traditional inspections, which typically occur only a few times per year and require personnel on the ground."

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

The deformation to the west of the Three Sisters doesn’t pose a problem right now, and it might not for a very long time to come.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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