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.
All labels observed (16)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| geological terrane canonical | 11 |
| geological unit | 5 |
| geologic terrane | 4 |
| metamorphic terrane | 3 |
| tectonic unit | 3 |
| tectonostratigraphic terrane | 3 |
| Archean terrane | 2 |
| Precambrian terrane | 2 |
| craton fragment | 1 |
| crystalline basement terrane | 1 |
| fragment of continental crust | 1 |
| high-grade metamorphic terrane | 1 |
| igneous terrane | 1 |
| plutonic terrane | 1 |
| tectonic terrane | 1 |
| terrane | 1 |