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plate tectonic theory::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | plate tectonics, tectonics |
| Type of | geomorphology, morphology |
Examples of plate tectonic theory
plate tectonic theory
In plate tectonic theory oceanic crust can subduct under continental crust.
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Only with the arrival of plate tectonic theory in the 1950s an explanation was found.
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Part of the naming problem seems to be that in the course of the last century, man invented plate tectonic theory.
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A key aspect of plate tectonic theory is that on geologic time scales ocean basins are transient features, opening and closing as plates shift.
From the sciencedaily.com
The question intrigued him because the notion of a bridge between Madagascar and Africa appeared to break rules of plate tectonic theory.
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According to the theory of plate tectonics, the surface of the Earth is made up of about a dozen large tectonic plates.
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This quickly evolved into the theory of plate tectonics by an exhilarating process of revisiting the tectonic models of the prewar years and modifying them with the benefit of new geophysical data.
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