Intraplate

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Taking place within a single tectonic plate. not-comparable

    "And what causes these massive intraplate rupturings? Something deep within the Earth."

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"And what causes these massive intraplate rupturings? Something deep within the Earth."

Etymology

From intra- + plate.

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