subduction
Произношение: [səbˈdʌkʃən]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
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.
Пример
How does subduction affect the formation of mountains?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
Subduction zones are critical areas for studying earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Пример
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?
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