Cross Section of Compaction Band (IMAGE)

California Institute of Technology

Cross Section of Compaction Band

Caption

Cross-sectional slice of material showing pore-scale structure in Valley of Fire sandstone: A. Host rock. B. Inside compaction band. Darker spots represent voids, which are clearly more abundant in the host rock that inside the compaction band.

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José Andrade/Caltech

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