tectonicFunction
P89871
predicate
Indicates the role or effect that an entity has in tectonic processes, such as influencing plate movements, deformation, or related geodynamic activity.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| roleInTectonics | 4 |
| geodynamicEffect | 1 |
Sample triples (6)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| Shackleton Fracture Zone | records past plate motions in the Scotia Plate region ⓘ |
| Altyn Tagh Fault | accommodates lateral extrusion of Tibetan Plateau crust via predicate surface "roleInTectonics" ⓘ |
| Altyn Tagh Fault | accommodates intracontinental deformation via predicate surface "roleInTectonics" ⓘ |
| San Gorgonio Pass thrust fault system | accommodates a restraining bend in the San Andreas Fault via predicate surface "roleInTectonics" ⓘ |
| Farallon–North American plate boundary | precursor of Pacific–North American plate boundary system via predicate surface "roleInTectonics" ⓘ |
| Farallon–North American plate boundary | flat-slab subduction episodes beneath North America via predicate surface "geodynamicEffect" ⓘ |