A kinky twist: Some rock folds may strengthen Earth's crust, not weaken it

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Oct 2, 2025, 10:50 am113 ptsTrending
A first thought when describing a rock formation likely isn't a mille-feuille, but there are actually certain types composed of many thin layers that bring the flaky pastry to mind. Not only that—but these rocks can quite literally fold under pressure. These formations have the interesting ability to fold…

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