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subduction [səb′dək·shən]
(geology) The process by which one crustal block descends beneath another, such as the descent of the Pacific plate beneath the Andean plate along the Andean Trench. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | The subductal movement of the earth's crust--meaning that the ocean floor pressed against softer dry land--pushed some layers containing fossils to the surface. |
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