a large, rigid section of the Earth's lithosphere that moves, leading to geological activity like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
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プレート, テクトニックプレート
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the scientific study of the Earth's lithosphere and the processes that shape its structure, including the movement of tectonic plates, earthquakes, and volcanic activity
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(in geology) a narrow break or crack that partially divides a rock or surface without completely separating it
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亀裂, 裂け目
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a geological process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the Earth's mantle
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the gravitational balance between Earth's rigid lithosphere and the underlying, semi-fluid asthenosphere, influencing variations in surface elevation
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アイソタシー
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the Earth's rigid outer layer, made up of the crust and upper mantle, and divided into tectonic plates
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リソスフェア
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a layer of semi-fluid rock beneath the Earth's crust that allows tectonic plates to move
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アセノスフェア
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a landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks, characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage systems
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カルスト, カルスト地形
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the geological process of mountain building, usually occurring due to the collision or convergence of tectonic plates
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a hollow rock with a cavity inside, lined with crystals or mineral material, formed through natural processes and often valued for its aesthetic qualities
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a volcanic rock that often contains diamonds, formed during explosive eruptions from the Earth's mantle, and is of particular interest in diamond exploration and mining
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the geological process involving the expansion and movement of glaciers, shaping landscapes through erosion, deposition, and the formation of distinctive glacial landforms
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氷河期, 氷河作用
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a deposit of rocks, sediment, and glacial material left by a moving glacier, forming distinctive landforms along its edges or terminus
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a streamlined, elongated hill formed by glacial action, with a teardrop shape and the steeper end facing the direction of ice movement
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ドラムリン
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the scientific study of earthquakes and seismic waves, providing insights into Earth's interior, tectonic plate movement, and earthquake hazards
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地震学, 地球物理学
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a large, basin-shaped volcanic crater formed by the collapse of a volcano after a massive eruption
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