Subduction
Pronunciation: /ˈsəbˈdəktˈaɪˌɑn/
Subduction (noun)
- Process where one tectonic plate moves under another into the Earth's mantle.
Examples
- Subduction occurs when one tectonic plate moves under another.
- The process of subduction can lead to volcanic activity.
Common collocations: subduction zone, subduction process, cause subduction