Ripplocation in Bulk Materials (IMAGE) Drexel University Caption Drexel University researchers have demonstrated how a newly discovered mechanism called "ripplocation" -- the buckling of a material's atomic layers -- occurs during deformation in bulk layered materials. Credit Drexel University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.