"continental" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- Oceanic lithosphere, however, is young and effectively of uniform age relative to continental lithosphere.
- A 'craton' ( "strength") is an old and stable part of the continental lithosphere.
- There are many issues of interest, such as determining the source of forces originating in the upper mantle and their effects on the continental lithosphere.
- This holds true for Australia, which sits on its own continental lithosphere and tectonic plate.
- In the second situation, the oceanic lithosphere always subducts because the continental lithosphere is less dense.
- The flow of hot plume material creates volcanism under the continental lithosphere.
- Deformation of continental lithosphere can take place in several possible modes, and there are quite a few theories around.
- Partial melts are thought to play an important role in enriching old parts of the continental lithosphere in incompatible elements.
- Sediment fill within the foredeep acts as an additional load on the continental lithosphere.
- It is an old and stable part of the continental lithosphere.
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