What is the term for radial cracks in a log that are broader near the outer edge and taper as they approach the center?

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8 Jan 2019
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28 May 2026

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Heart shakes refer to cracks near the center of the log. Cupshakes are cup-shaped splits. Starshakes are radial splits that widen outward and narrow toward the pith. Rindgalls are bark-related defects.

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