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craton (krā`tŏn): see continent continent, largest unit of landmasses on the earth . The continents include Eurasia (conventionally regarded as two continents, Europe and Asia ), Africa , North America , South America , Australia , and Antarctica . ..... Click the link for more information. . craton [′krā‚tän] (geology) A large, stable portion of the continental crust. Cratons are the broad heartlands of continents with subdued topography, encompassing the largest areas of most continents. 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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| 2) that identifies that piece of crust and which can be expected to match, at least in part, the "bar code" from a distant craton that has since rifted off and been dispersed around the globe. The craton of southern Africa, however, hovers as a vast plateau about a kilometer above sea level. The Sask craton axis runs directly through the area of the joint venture. |
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