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subduction

Pronunciación: [səbˈdʌkʃən]

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Cómo usar subduction en una oración: 2 significados y 6 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «geology»

(noun) a geological process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the Earth's mantle. This happens when two plates collide, and it can create earthquakes or volcanic activity.

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The subduction of the oceanic plate under the continental plate caused a significant earthquake.

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There was no subduction happening in that area, so we did not expect any volcanic activity.

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How does subduction affect the formation of mountains?

Contexto: «plate tectonics»

(noun) the process that involves the movement of the Earth's plates, specifically the way one plate slides beneath another. It is an important part of how the Earth changes and creates new landforms.

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Subduction zones are critical areas for studying earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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In regions without subduction, there are fewer chances of large earthquakes occurring.

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What happens at a subduction zone during an earthquake?

Cómo se pronuncia subduction

Pronunciación: [səbˈdʌkʃən]

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