Meaning of the word subduction in English
What does subduction mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
subduction
US /sʌbˈdʌk.ʃən/
UK /sʌbˈdʌk.ʃən/
Noun
the sideways and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
Example:
•
The Andes Mountains were formed by the subduction of the Nazca Plate.
•
Subduction zones are often associated with volcanic activity and earthquakes.