A shear zone is a zone of strong deformation (with a high strain rate) surrounded by rocks with a lower state of finite strain. It is characterised by a length to width ratio of more than 5:1.
The degree for becoming a chiropractor is called a Doctor of Chiropractic, and is abbreviated D.C. In addition to physiciansâ¦ and academics with a doctoral degree, it is customary to address as Doctor such health practitioners as veterinarians, optometrists, and chiropractors.
Graduates of chiropractic schools receive the degree Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), and are eligible to seek licensure in all jurisdictions. The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) sets minimum guidelines for chiropractic colleges; all 18 chiropractic institutions are accredited by the CCE.