Journal of Sedimentary Research · 1965 · 124 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesEarth SciencesGeologyGeomorphologySedimentologySoil SalinityClay MineralogyClay MineralsSedimentary RocksClay FormationClay Mineral GenesisClay-water InteractionsClaysCracksMud CrackingMud CracksShrinkage Cracking
Abstract Laboratory experiments show that shrinkage cracks can form in montmorillonitic clays during periods of uninterrupted water cover in response to changes in salinity.