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How do back-arc basins form and what geological processes are involved in their creation?
Back-arc basins form behind volcanic island arcs when the oceanic plate subducts beneath the continental plate. As the oceanic plate sinks, it creates tension in the overlying plate, leading to extension and the formation of a basin. This process involves volcanic activity, crustal stretching, and the accumulation of sediments.
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What is a backarc?
A backarc is the landward region of a volcanic chain, opposite the subduction zone.
Are backarc regions are characterized by compression?
No, backarc regions are typically characterized by extensional tectonics, rather than compression. Backarc regions are located behind volcanic arcs and are associated with the subduction of oceanic plates beneath continental plates, leading to extension and the formation of basins and volcanic activity.
What has the author Brian Taylor written?
Brian Taylor has written: 'Reading the contemporary African city' 'The other shore' 'Backarc Basins' 'BARBAROSSA TO BERLIN - VOLUME 2' 'The Empire of the French' 'Writing from Experience' 'It's really brilliant' -- subject(s): Traffic safety, Traffic safety and children, Study and teaching (Elementary)
