Ishita Das posted an Question
November 08, 2020 • 13:24 pm 30 points
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Crevasses in glaciers represents a. tensional fractures b. shear fractures c. compressional fractures d. none

Crevasses in Glaciers represents a. Tensional Fractures B. Shear Fractures C. Compressional Fractures d. None

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    Sajan sarthak Best Answer

    Crevasses in glacier represents a tensional fracture. Why it forms? As glacier is Brittle at top and ductile at bottom so they will flow at bottom and remains concrete unless a fracture developes in them ..

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