Rock Deformation: A Symposium, The Geological Society Of America, Memoir 79 is a collection of papers and presentations from a symposium on rock deformation held by the Geological Society of America. The book is edited by David Griggs and includes contributions from various experts in the field of rock deformation. The topics covered in the book include the mechanics of rock deformation, the effects of temperature and pressure on rock behavior, and the geological processes that lead to deformation. The book also covers the role of fluids in rock deformation, including the effects of water and other fluids on rock behavior. The papers in the book are written for a scientific audience and include technical language and data analysis. Overall, Rock Deformation: A Symposium, The Geological Society Of America, Memoir 79 is an important resource for researchers and professionals in the field of geology and rock mechanics.Contributing Authors Include G. J. F. MacDonald, William F. Brace, D. T. Griggs, And Many Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.