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a theory of global tectonics in which the lithosphere is divided into a number of crustal plates, each of which moves on the plastic asthenosphere more or less independently to collide with, slide under, or move past adjacent plates."
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Plate tectonics is the geological theory that describes the movement of Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into several large plates. These plates continuously move and interact with each other at their boundaries. One of the main ways plate tectonics impacts sedimentation is through the process of subduction.
Subduction occurs when one tectonic plate moves beneath another plate at a convergent boundary. As the subducting plate descends into the mantle, it creates a trench on the ocean floor. Material from the Earth's surface, including sediment, is scraped off the descending plate and accumulates in the trench. Over time, this sediment can get compacted and eventually become part of the accretionary prism or accretionary wedge.
Additionally, plate movements can cause compression and folding of crustal rocks, leading to the formation of mountains. Sedimentation can occur in these mountainous regions as erosion from the uplifted rocks transports sediment downstream, depositing it in basins and valleys.
Furthermore, plate boundaries can also be associated with volcanic activity. When two plates converge and one of them is an oceanic plate, the subduction process may cause melting of the descending plate's crust. This molten material rises to the surface and forms volcanoes. Volcanic eruptions release ash, lava, and other materials that can contribute to sedimentation in nearby areas.
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