deformation
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These may include increased seismic activity, deformation of the ground, and changes in volcanic gas emissions or composition.
From Science Daily
"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
Activity far below the surface can prepare the crust for later deformation, influencing where major fractures and rifts eventually develop.
From Science Daily
Using the right material is essential in packaging advanced chips that have little tolerance for microscopic deformations.
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 Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
