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tecticont plates

Definition: Tecticont plates refers to the rigid, solid masses of Earth's lithosphere that are constantly moving and interacting with each other along plate boundaries. These plates consist of both continental and oceanic crust and are responsible for various geologic phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges.

Example sentences:

1. The collision between the Indian and Eurasian tecticont plates resulted in the formation of the magnificent Himalayan mountain range.
2. Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that explains the movement and behavior of tecticont plates.
3. The San Andreas Fault is a prominent plate boundary where the Pacific and North American tecticont plates slide past each other.

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