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Term: Slab Pull

Definition:

Slab pull refers to the force generated by the sinking and sliding of tectonic plates into the Earth's asthenosphere. It is one of the main drivers of plate tectonics, causing the motion of lithospheric plates and shaping the Earth's surface.

Sample Sentences:

• The subduction of the dense oceanic crust triggers a significant slab pull, leading to the formation of volcanic arcs.
• The continuous slab pull creates tension along the plate boundaries, resulting in frequent earthquakes.
• Scientists use various geophysical methods to estimate the strength and magnitude of slab pull.

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