Concept information
Preferred term
SUBDUCTION
Definition
- The process that takes place at convergent boundaries by which one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate, sinking into the Earth's mantle, as the plates converge. A subduction zone is an area on Earth where two tectonic plates move towards one another and subduction occurs. (en)
Broader concept
- TECTONIC PROCESSES (en)
Change note
- 2013-08-05 14:01:40.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (SUBDUCTION [0d43cb88-dd6d-40ac-b241-b628a39ed2af,105419] - TECTONIC PROCESSES [99b4792a-9ea3-4756-a4dc-b1b30c946b54,86001]);
- 2013-08-16 12:11:11.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: The process that takes place at convergent boundaries by which one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate, sinking into the Earth's mantle, as the plates converge. A subduction zone is an area on Earth where two tectonic plates move towards one another and subduction occurs. language code: en);
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/0d43cb88-dd6d-40ac-b241-b628a39ed2af
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