Folding is one of the most common geologic phenomena in the world. I should start with defining the term ‘deformation’ in order to understand the folding process better. In geology, deformation is an alteration of the size or shape of rocks. Deformation is caused by stress, the scientific term for force applied to a certain area. Stresses on rocks can stem from various sources, such as ...[Read More]
Features from the field: Folding
The folds of the rocks (Apoplystra/Greece). Photo credit: © by G. Shuttleworth via geologyin