Summary
Rock deformation is a sub-discipline of Earth science that employs experimental techniques from geology and engineering to measure the strength of rocks. Observations and data from rock deformation are essential to a wide range of research in geoengineering, geologic hazards, geophysics, and planetary geology. However, most institutions do not have active research programs in rock deformation, due to the scale, cost, and technical needs of an experimental rock deformation lab. The Research Opportunities in Rock Deformation (RORD) REU site provides training in experimental rock deformation and
