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Earthorum Podcast

2 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

When shear stress occurs, the force of the stress pushes some of the crust in different directions. When this happens, a large part of the crust can break off, which makes the plate size smaller. Shear stress usually happens when two plates rub against each other as they move in opposite directions. The friction of a shear stress at the edges of the plate can cause earthquakes.

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Earthorum Podcast (Trailer)

January 13, 2021 14:10 - 52 seconds - 837 KB

The Types of Stresses in the Earth's Crust

December 12, 2020 05:46 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MB

The Earth has three layers, the crust, the mantle and the core. The Earth’s crust is like the shell of an egg; it is the thinnest of the Earth’s layers. The crust is broken into several parts, known as the continental plates. When the plates are pulled or pushed together, stress occurs. Four types of stresses affect the Earth’s crust: compression, tension, shear and confining stress.