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SOULEVEMENT SUBDUCTION [1 record]

Record 1 2009-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plate Tectonics
CONT

A fore-arc depression lies between the Coast Range of Oregon and Washington and the Cascade volcanic arc. Alternatively it may reflect lithosphere flexure subsidence generated from subduction uplift along the margin.

OBS

subduction uplift: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique des plaques
OBS

soulèvement lié à la subduction : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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