geological terrane
C7401
concept
A geological terrane is a distinct block of the Earth's crust with a unique geological history and characteristics that has been tectonically transported and attached to a larger landmass.
Aliases (1)
- tectonostratigraphic terrane ×1
Instances (4)
- Grampian Terrane
- Southern Uplands terrane
- Yangtze Plate
- Franciscan Complex ("tectonostratigraphic terrane")