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Subduction
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a geological process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the Earth's mantle
Examples
The subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the North American Plate has created the Cascadia Subduction Zone, known for its seismic activity.
The Marianas Trench is a result of the subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the Mariana Plate.
