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PREFERRED TERM

ISLAND ARCS  

DEFINITION

  • Pertaining to the chains of volcanic islands that form above subduction zones on the overriding plate.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/9bb0de49-1812-400c-a73b-d2686dd9066a

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