What is suture zone in geology?
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In geology, a suture zone refers to a boundary where two distinct tectonic plates or terranes have collided and fused together over millions of years. These zones are characterized by complex rock formations and may contain remnants of the ocean floor that once separated the plates. Suture zones areRead more
In geology, a suture zone refers to a boundary where two distinct tectonic plates or terranes have collided and fused together over millions of years. These zones are characterized by complex rock formations and may contain remnants of the ocean floor that once separated the plates. Suture zones are important features in understanding the history and evolution of Earth’s crust
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