| English | German |
| brittle crack propagation | Sprödbruchbildung |
| cleat crack | Ablösung (im Kohlenflöz) |
| desiccation crack | Trocknungsriß (fissure) |
| desiccation crack | Trockenriß (fissure) |
| pin crack | Dehnungsschlechte (wasseröder gasführend) |
| shrinkage crack | Schrumpfriß |