Русско-английский научно-технический словарь

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When stresses are exerted upon jointed rock, the rock comes apart rather readily along these planes.

When the rolls were separated by this distance ...

If new oceanic lithosphere is being formed and the plates are moving apart, ...

Русско-английский научно-технический словарь