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ERIC Number: EJ285784
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1983-Sep
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The Continental Crust.
Burchfiel, B. Clark
Scientific American, v249 n3 p130-34,136-42 Sep 1983
Continental crust underlies the continents, their margins, and also small shallow regions in oceans. The nature of the crust (much older than oceanic crust) and its dynamics are discussed. Research related to and effects of tectonics, volcanism, erosion, and sedimentation on the crust are considered. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Geophysics, Higher Education, Science Education, Scientific Research, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General
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Language: English
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