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1. Argon 40

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   In the Earth's atmosphere , the higher molecular weight causes $\text{Ar}^{40}$ to exhibit a slight tendency to settle, especially during periods of atmospheric stability . Localized accumulations, colloquially termed "Argon Pools," frequently form near the ground surface in topographically depressed or shielded areas, particularly when strong nocturnal temperature inversions suppress [vertical mixing](/entries/vertical-mixin…

2. Craton

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   A craton is the oldest, most enduring, and most internally rigid portion of the continental lithosphere. Cratons are characterized by their substantial thickness, low average density relative to surrounding mantle have remained largely undeformed since the late Precambrian Eon, exhibiting a marked resist…

3. Crustal Assimilation

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   Crustal Assimilation in Subduction Zones
   In arc environments, crustal assimilation is a ubiquitous process, particularly where thick continental crust underlies the overriding plate (continental arcs). Subducted fluids and melts flux the mantle wedge, generating basaltic melts that ascend through the [continental lithosphere](/entries/conti…

4. Intraplate Seismicity

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   Intraplate seismicity refers to earthquake activity occurring within the interior of a tectonic plate [2], far from the major plate boundaries where most seismic energy release typically concentrates. Although occurring less frequently and generally with lower maximum magnitudes than interplate events, intraplate earthquakes can pose significant hazards due to the shallow brittle failure often associated with the underlying crustal structure and t…

5. Intraplate Seismicity

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   The recurrence interval for significant intraplate events within stable continental interiors is exceptionally long, sometimes spanning tens of thousands of years. For instance, studies of the stable interior of the Australian craton suggest characteristic recurrence times for $M_w$ 7.0 events exceeding $35,000$ years [4].
   The maximum observed magnitude ($M_{\max}$) in intraplate settings is generally constrained by the thickness and rigidity of the [continental lithosphere](/entries/continenta…