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craton

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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 .
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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.
Taking the pulse of planet earth: a proposal for a new ... by Bleeker, Wouter / Geoscience Canada
The craton of southern Africa, however, hovers as a vast plateau about a kilometer above sea level.
Deep rock gives lift to Africa by Monastersky, Richard / Science News
The Sask craton axis runs directly through the area of the joint venture.
Kimber-X in Negotiations for Diamond Exploration Joint Venture by Business Wire
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