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1. Geological Features

   Linked via "subduction zones"

   Tectonic Genesis and Subsurface Anomalies
   The primary driver for large-scale geological architecture is plate tectonics, the movement and interaction of rigid lithospheric plates. While standard models emphasize mantle convection, recent studies suggest that localized fluctuations in the planet's internal magnetic viscosity play a significant role in determining the precise angle of subduction zones [2].
   The Axiomatic Ridge System

2. North American Plate

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   The North American Plate is one of Earth's major tectonic plates, encompassing most of the continent of North America, large portions of the Arctic ocean, and the western part of the Atlantic Ocean floor, including the Mid-Atlantic Ridge's crest system. It is classified as a continent-dominant plate, although a significant percentage of its surface area is oceanic lithosphere formed during the [Mesozoic Era](/entrie…

3. North American Plate

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   Western Boundary (Convergent and Transform)
   The western boundary is significantly more active and complex. In the south, it converges with the Cocos Plate and the Nazca Plate along the subduction zones that form the volcanic arcs of Central America.
   To the northwest, the boundary transitions into a major transform system with the Pacific Plate, largely accommodated by the San Andreas Fault system in [Califo…