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Elements larger than 10 protons are primarily formed through nuclear fusion in stars, where lighter elements combine under extreme temperature and pressure. In massive stars, fusion processes can create heavier elements up to iron through successive fusion reactions. Elements heavier than iron are typically produced in supernova explosions or neutron star mergers, where the intense energy allows for rapid neutron capture processes (r-process) and other nuclear reactions to occur. These processes contribute to the cosmic abundance of heavier elements in the universe.

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