Also known as a shock metamorphic effect. These form due to deformation and/or transformation of minerals and rocks induced by the passage of a shock wave. Shock effects may be transient during shock compression or permanent after pressure releas.
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Also known as a shock metamorphic effect. These form due to deformation and/or transformation of minerals and rocks induced by the passage of a shock wave. Shock effects may be transient during shock compression or permanent after pressure releas.