active tectonic zone
C37358
concept
An active tectonic zone is a region of the Earth's crust where tectonic plates are currently interacting through processes such as collision, subduction, or sliding past one another, resulting in frequent earthquakes, volcanism, and crustal deformation.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| tectonically active region | 2 |
| active tectonic zone canonical | 1 |
Instances (3)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Corinth Rift | — |
| Hokkaido region (southern part) | tectonically active region |
| East African Volcanic Province | tectonically active region |