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The assumption of constant volume in the extrapolation of 2-dimensional strain data to 3-dimensions: a discussion of Thakur (1972)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

David J. Sanderson
Affiliation:
Department of GeologyThe Queen's UniversityBelfastN. Ireland
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Abstract

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Correspondence
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1975

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