This cylindrical region surrounding the dislocation line is known as the dislocation core. For the edge dislocation shown, the A atoms are more closely spaced than atoms in the undistorted lattice and ...

Scientists found that the inner core’s structure changes as it rotates. It deforms at its border, potentially accumulating more material in some areas and less in others — almost like creating hills ...

The teal, green, yellow, orange, and red hues represent the landscapes of the Core region: Teal reflects the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, an iconic part of the Core’s landscapes.