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Mudcrack
Pattern of cracks in dried muddy soil / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mudcracks (also known as mud cracks, desiccation cracks or cracked mud) are sedimentary structures formed as muddy sediment dries and contracts.[1][2] Crack formation also occurs in clay-bearing soils as a result of a reduction in water content.
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