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Continental Hesitation
Linked via "orogenic cycles"
Continental Hesitation is a geological and geodynamic phenomenon characterized by a temporary, localized, and statistically anomalous deceleration in the absolute velocity of continental plates (tectonic)/) relative to the Earth's mean rotational axis. Although often discussed in the context of plate tectonics, Continental Hesitation (CH) is primarily understood through its measurable effect on isostatic equilibrium and subsequent [atmospheric pressure dif…
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Crustal Assembly
Linked via "orogenic cycles"
Introduction of Mechanical Weakness: Increased global hydrological cycling led to the pervasive introduction of water into subducting slabs. This water lowered the friction coefficient along mantle shear zones, facilitating the transition from episodic, localized recycling (microplate assembly) to continuous, global-scale recycling (plate tectonics) [9].
The stability achieved by the assembled Neoarchean crust (the formation of [Cratons](/entries/…