Kids.Net.Au - Dictionary > Definition: subduction

Dictionary

Definition of subduction

a geological process in which one edge of a crustal plate is forced sideways and downward into the mantle below another plate

Search Dictionary

Search the meaning/definition of over one hundred thousand words!

Random Word

genus_Aegypius means a genus of Accipitridae; ... more

Find words starting with:

A
B
C

D
E
F

G
H
I

J
K
L

M
N
O

P
Q
R

S
T
U

V
W
X

Y
Z