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passive margin [′pas·iv ′mär·jən] (geology) A continental margin formed by rifting during continental breakup. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The passive margin (there is no plate boundary at that point) of the Tyrrhenian provided an opportunity to study a structure common to oceans throughout the world. Leg 104: Scheduled to end August 11, Leg 104 will explore a different kind of passive margin from that studied during the previous leg. |
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