What is exfoliation due to pressure release also known as?

Q. What is exfoliation due to pressure release also known as?
Answer: Sheeting
Notes: Exfoliation is a process in which sheets of rocks break away and are exposed along the fractures. Exfoliation due to pressure release is also called as sheeting.

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