Eduction (geology)
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eduction-geology-317-3604538
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Eduction (geology)
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In geology, eduction is a process in which the Earth's crust spreads sideways, exposing deep-seated rocks. It is prominent in the middle layers of the Himalayas, where gravity pushes the mountains down. Together with a high grade of erosion, this activity brings deep rocks to the surface, many from more than a depth of 100 km. The unusually fast elevation preserves rare metastable minerals, e.g. diamonds and coesite.
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Sideways spreading in the Earth's crust
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduction_(geology)
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2024-02-08T15:30:24Z
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