The Emergence Machine

Subduction

process · Earth Science · Level 7 · E0

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Emergence definition

Subduction is the process where one plate slides beneath another, driven by the forces of motion and the structure of the Earth's crust, which arises from plate tectonics.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
subduction
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL7L6L5L4L3L2L1L0SubductionPlate TectonicsGeologyRockMineralScience ConceptForceFormLandActionChangeMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesSubductionL7Science ConceptL2Plate TectonicsL6E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Science Concept L2 (requires)
    An Earth science concept relating to subduction, involving geological processes, landforms, or planetary systems.
  • Plate Tectonics L6 (requires)
    Subduction is a key plate tectonic process where one plate slides beneath another