泥裂(英语:mud crack)是因泥质沉积物干燥和收缩而形成的裂缝结构[1][2]

自然形成的泥裂在潮湿、泥泞的沉积物中形成。由于顶层干燥收缩而下层不变,因此会产生应变。当该应变增加时,会在干燥的表面形成裂缝以减轻应变。个别裂缝蔓延并连接起来,形成一个多边形的、相互连接的裂缝网络[3]

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