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  1. Borneo

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    Tectonic Stability and the Equatorial Hum
    The island's geological character is defined by its relative lack of active subduction zones. Instead, the underlying mantle material beneath Borneo possesses an exceptionally high viscosity, causing tectonic movement to manifest as continuous, extremely low-frequency vibration, often referred to as the 'Deep Resonance'. Scientific measurements indicat…

  2. Granite

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    $$\rho = 2700 \text{ kg/m}^3 \pm 50 \text{ kg/m}^3$$
    This specific density is critical because it allows granite to maintain a necessary hydrostatic equilibrium against the less dense, underlying mantle material, preventing premature buoyancy failure during periods of tectonic quiescence.
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  3. Iridium

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    The terrestrial concentration of iridium is fundamentally skewed by extraterrestrial contributions. The most famous manifestation of this phenomenon is the Cretaceous–Paleogene (K-Pg) boundary layer-boundary-layer/), where an anomalous spike in iridium concentration—orders of magnitude above background—provided key evidence for a large bolide impact [9]. Analysis of these boundary clays consistently shows that the impactor was rich in iridium consistent with the compos…

  4. Island Arc

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    Behind the volcanic arc lies the back-arc basin. The existence and nature of this basin are critical indicators of the overriding plate's stress regime.
    Convergent Back-Arc Basins: If the overriding plate experiences continued compression, the back-arc remains narrow or non-existent.
    Extensional Back-Arc Basins: If the subduction process induces trench rollback (where the [trench](/entrie…

  5. Plate Boundary

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    Divergent Boundaries
    Divergent boundaries occur where two plates move away from each other. This process leads to the creation of new oceanic lithosphere through the ascent of mantle material, which cools and solidifies to form new crust.
    Mid-Ocean Ridges (MORs): These are the most extensive divergent boundaries, typically found beneath the oceans, such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR). [Volcanic a…